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.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. – Ladder Position Sensor Malfunction
| Report Received Date | 12/23/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V930000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 82 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V930000) |
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