2004 KME AERIALCAT Recall

Campaign:

12V027000 on 01/31/2012

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

06/30/2003 - 08/30/2011

Affected:

120

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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