2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Posted on: 2019-07-15
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017-2019 predator rescue, ss rescue, ss aerial, aerial, ss tda and tanker and predator panther rescue and aerial, 2016-2020 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper, 2017-2020 predator panther tanker and predator pumper, 2017 predator ss tanker and 2017-2018 predator tda. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
Consequence
If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began august 29, 2019. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.