Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #16V930000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V930000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 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 Includes 82 affected units, Ladder Position Sensor Malfunction, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.