NHTSA Recall 12V027000: Equipment
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120 vehicles. It affects 2003–2011 Kme Aerialcat.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V027000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 30, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V027000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.