2008 KME Ariel CAT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2008 KME Ariel CAT has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 KME Ariel CAT recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 KME Ariel CAT.

Most common 2008 KME Ariel CAT problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Equipment1

What owners report

2011-08-09, Equipment
ELECTRIC OVER HYDRAULIC CONTROLLER FAILURE ON A ARIAL FIRE TRUCK PLATFORM.WHEN YOU STEP ON THE DEAD MAN SWITCH THE BUCKET MOVED UNEXPECTEDLY TO THE LEFT. THIS COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO DEATH OR INJURY DURING A WORKING FIRE OR IF YOU WHERE IN THE VICINITY OF HIGH VOLTAGE WIRES.POSSIBLE ELECTROCUTION OF FIREFIGHTERS.THE PART # OF THE CONTROLLER IS PARKER 20011366 AND IQAN-LSL-EO-DN-//-S.THIS CONTROLLER MOVES THE LADDER UP AND DOWN,IN AND OUT OR LEFT AND RIGHT..THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS CONTROLLER IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS ON 2 SEPARATE TRUCKS. IT IS THE SAME PART NUMBER ON BOTH TRUCKS AND SERVES AS THE SAME FUNCTION. *TR

2008 KME Ariel CAT questions

Does the 2008 KME Ariel CAT have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 KME Ariel CAT at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 KME Ariel CAT?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 KME Ariel CAT has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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