Recall 17V504000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Report Date
20170814
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
7 models
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.
Safety Consequence
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2013 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2017 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.