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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V930📅 Dec 23, 2016

2011–2017 KME Predator Aerial & 2011–2017 KME Predator Panther Aerial + 3 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V930000
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
82
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-800-235-3926
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 8, 2017
Built
Jul 29, 2011 – Dec 6, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V930 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V930?

2011–2017 KME Predator Aerial & 2011–2017 KME Predator Panther Aerial + 3 more. 82 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized KME dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-235-3926.