2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Tda | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2016 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Tda — Equipment
Published December 23, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 23, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V930000, published December 23, 2016. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Tda | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2016 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Tda — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial and Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, 2014-2017 Predator SS TDA, and 2012-2017 Predator SS Aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
What to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR SS AERIAL
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2013 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2016 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2013 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2014 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2013 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2012 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2011 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2011 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2012 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 KME PREDATOR TDA | 2014 KME PREDATOR SS TDA | 2015 KME PREDATOR SS TDA | 2016 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2016 KME PREDATOR SS TDA | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Tda | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2016 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Tda — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V930000 on December 23, 2016. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial and Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, 2014-2017 Predator SS TDA, and 2012-2017 Predator SS Aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
What should I do if I have this product?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: PREDATOR SS AERIAL.