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NHTSARecalled Aug 14, 2017 · #17V504000

Ladder Tip Speed may Increase Unexpectedly

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.

Product details

Product
  • Ladder Tip Speed may Increase Unexpectedly
  • 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice