Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #17V504000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V504000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 2012-2014 predator aerial, and 2014-2017 predator ss aerial vehicles Includes 20 affected units, Ladder Tip Speed may Increase Unexpectedly, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2014 predator aerial, and 2014-2017 predator ss aerial vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V504000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Report Received Date: 2017-08-14T00:00:00
Subject: Ladder tip speed may increase unexpectedly
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95

Metadata

SID: row-7idk-fmwd~mi4u
NHTSA ID: 17V504000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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