NHTSARecalled Dec 22, 2016 · #16V926000
Brakes may Engage Unexpectedly
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed. If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Brakes may Engage Unexpectedly
- 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial
- 2009-2011 Predator Aerial
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Model numbers
- 2016 Predator, 2011 Predator
- UPCs
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What you should do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.