Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V027000 Reported January 30, 2012

Hydraulic controls

Q: What is recall 12V027000?

NHTSA recall 12V027000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on January 30, 2012. It addresses: Hydraulic controls. The recall affects approximately 120 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · N/A · 120 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V027000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

120

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 30, 2012

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 12V027000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V027000?

NHTSA recall 12V027000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on January 30, 2012. It addresses: Hydraulic controls. The recall affects approximately 120 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V027000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.