KME 2015–2018 Equipment recall
Recalled June 12, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V393000 · KME
Hazard
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Units
12 units
Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
What to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Product
KME PREDATOR AERIAL · KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
Manufacturer(s)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →