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