Recall
Kme Predator Ss Aerial — 17V504000
NHTSA ID
17V504000
Make
Kme
Model
Predator Ss Aerial
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2017-08-14
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
20
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.