Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. – Ladder Tip Speed may Increase Unexpectedly

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.


Report Received Date 08/14/2017
NHTSA ID 17V504000
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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 20
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V504000)