2007 KME AERIALCAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 KME AERIALCAT
The 2007 KME AERIALCAT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT.
Recalls for the 2007 KME AERIALCAT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 KME AERIALCAT, potentially affecting up to 120 vehicles.
Recall 12V027000 — EQUIPMENT
| 120 vehicles affected
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 MANS 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 KME AERIALCAT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 KME AERIALCAT.
Safety Rating for the 2007 KME AERIALCAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 KME AERIALCAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 KME AERIALCAT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 KME AERIALCAT
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 KME AERIALCAT.
Other Model Years of the KME AERIALCAT
- 2003 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
- 2004 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
- 2005 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
- 2006 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
- 2007 KME AERIALCAT (current)
- 2008 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
- 2009 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
- 2010 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
- 2011 KME AERIALCAT — 0 complaints
Other KME Models
- KME PREDATOR — 13 total complaints
- KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 3 total complaints
- KME RENEGADE FIRE ENGINE — 2 total complaints
- KME ARIEL CAT — 1 total complaint
- KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE — 1 total complaint
- KME PANTHER — 1 total complaint
- KME 7600 TANKER — 0 total complaints
- KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS — 0 total complaints