6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-08-18
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Consequence
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2016-12-23
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-08-18
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Consequence
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
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.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-08-18
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Consequence
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
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.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-08-15
Description
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
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.
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.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2017-08-15
Description
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
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.
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.