CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Water can leak into the ladder position sensor on certain KME Predator and Predator Panther aerial fire trucks. This can allow the ladder to contact the vehicle or be placed off the short jack side of the truck, which increases the risk of injury.
Owners should contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 for more information. KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system and replace them as needed. The repair is free of charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle