2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Aerial — Electrical system: software
Published August 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 14, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V504000, published August 15, 2017 and initiated August 14, 2017. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Aerial — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR SS AERIAL
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2014 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2016 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2013 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2014 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Aerial — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V504000 on August 15, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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.