CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
A software error can cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to briefly jump from 20 percent to 100 percent of overall speed without warning.
The unexpected acceleration of the ladder can increase the risk of injury to the ladder operator or to people nearby. Owners should contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 for more information. KME will notify owners of this recall.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will update the ladder speed software at no cost. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator Aerial | 201220132014 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator SS Aerial | 2014201520162017 |