Recall
Kme Predator Panther Aerial — 16V767000
NHTSA ID
16V767000
Make
Kme
Model
Predator Panther Aerial
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2016-10-21
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
54
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
Consequence
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.