The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12V027000·Announced 2012-01-30

KME Aerialcat Fire Trucks Recalled for Unexpected Ladder Movement

Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling 2003-2011 Aerialcat fire trucks because the ladder may move unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential loss of control leading to injury.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation (KME) is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2011 Aerialcat model fire trucks. These vehicles are equipped with an aerial bucket operated with electronic controls and a turntable that has hydraulic controls.

The recall addresses a defect where, upon activation of the dead man's switch on the turntable, the ladder may unexpectedly move. If the ladder moves unexpectedly, the operator can lose control of the bucket location, which increases the risk of injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KME AERIALCAT
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
120

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIALCAT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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