Recall 12V027000: 2003–2011 KME Aerialcat

Report received

Jan 30, 2012

Manufacturer

Kovatch mobile equipment corp

Potentially affected

120vehicles

Model years

2003–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kovatch mobile equipment corporation (kme) is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2011 aerialcat model fire trucks equipped with an aerial bucket that is operated with electronic controls and a turntable that has hydraulic controls. On these vehicles, upon activation of the dead man’s switch on the turntable, the ladder may unexpectedly move.

Possible consequence

If the ladder unexpectedly moves, the operator can lose control of the bucket location, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will repair the trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on april 10, 2012. Owners may contact kovatch mobile equipment corporation at 1-570-669-5154.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2004 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2005 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2006 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2007 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2008 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2009 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2010 KME Aerialcat0 complaints
• 2011 KME Aerialcat0 complaints