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NHTSARecalled Jun 12, 2018 · #18V393000

Platform Tether Control Failure

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out. If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Product details

Product
  • Platform Tether Control Failure
  • 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

View the official CPSC notice