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NHTSA : 18V433000
Campaign Details
Component: EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
Consequence / Hazard
Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
Proposed Solution
KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles5
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.