EquipmentRecall 18V-433 · Kme vehicles
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 18V-433 covers 13 Kme vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V433000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 25, 2016 to June 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.