CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
- Risk
- If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The water way trolley on the aerial device of these emergency vehicles can separate from the ladder. When that happens, the trolley may fall, creating a risk of injury to people nearby.
The manufacturer, Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME), will notify owners. Dealers will install reinforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley at no cost to the owner. The recall began on December 1, 2016.
Owners can contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator Aerial | 20112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator Panther Aerial | 201120122013 |
| KME Predator SS Aerial | 2012201320142015 |
| KME Predator SS TDA | 20142015 |
| KME Predator TDA | 2014 |