There have been 9 safety recalls for the KME Predator Aerial. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the KME Predator Aerial.
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 KME Commercial Pumper, 2016 KME Commercial Pumper, 2017 KME Commercial Pumper, 2018 KME Commercial Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2018 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2017 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2018 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2015 KME Predator Ss Tanker |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2015 predator ss tanker and commercial pumper built on freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 predator ss pumper and commercial pumper built on navistar chassis, 2016 predator panther aerial and predator aerial, 2015-2017 predator panther pumper ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 KME Predator Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2017 KME Predator Ss Aerial |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2012-2014 predator aerial, and 2014-2017 predator ss aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2014-2016 predator ss aerial, and predator aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2014 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2015 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2014 KME Predator Tda |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2013-2014 predator ss aerial, 2013-2016 predator ss pumper, 2014 predator aerial, predator pumper, and predator pumper tda trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 KME Predator Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2017 KME Predator Aerial, 2011 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2017 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2017 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Tda, 2015 KME Predator Ss Tda, 2016 KME Predator Ss Tda, 2017 KME Predator Ss Tda, 2014 KME Predator Tda |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 predator aerial and predator panther aerial, 2014 predator tda, 2014-2017 predator ss tda, and 2012-2017 predator ss aerial fire trucks.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 KME Predator Aerial, 2009 KME Predator Aerial, 2010 KME Predator Aerial, 2011 KME Predator Aerial, 2009 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2010 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2011 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 predator ss aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to may 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 predator aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 KME Predator Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Aerial, 2011 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Tda, 2015 KME Predator Ss Tda, 2014 KME Predator Tda |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 predator panther aerial, 2011-2015 predator aerial, 2012-2015 predator ss aerial, 2014 predator tda, and 2014-2015 predator ss tda emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 KME Predator Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2013 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2012 KME Predator Panther Tanker, 2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 KME Predator Rescue |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 KME 7600 Tanker, 2013 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2015 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2013 KME Predator Panther Rescue, 2013 KME Predator Pumper, 2014 KME Predator Pumper, 2015 KME Predator Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 KME Predator Rescue, 2014 KME Predator Rescue, 2015 KME Predator Rescue, 2016 KME Predator Rescue, 2013 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2015 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2017 KME Predator Ss Pumper, 2017 KME Predator Ss Rescue, 2014 KME Predator Tractor Aerial |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013 predator panther rescue, 2013-2014 predator aerial, 2013-2016 predator pumper, predator rescue and predator ss aerial, 2014 7600 tanker and predator tractor drawn aerial, 2014-2017 predator panther pumper and predator ss ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 22, 2017 | Equipment | 74 |
| Aug. 14, 2017 | Equipment | 20 |
| Aug. 14, 2017 | Equipment | 14 |
| Mar. 31, 2017 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 9 |
| Dec. 23, 2016 | Equipment | 82 |
| Dec. 22, 2016 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 10 |
| Oct. 21, 2016 | Equipment | 54 |
| Aug. 18, 2016 | Structure:body | 27 |
| Aug. 8, 2016 | Electrical System | 74 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 KME Predator Aerial | 1 |
| 2016 KME Predator Aerial | 3 |
| 2015 KME Predator Aerial | 3 |
| 2014 KME Predator Aerial | 6 |
| 2013 KME Predator Aerial | 5 |
| 2012 KME Predator Aerial | 4 |
| 2011 KME Predator Aerial | 3 |
| 2010 KME Predator Aerial | 1 |
| 2009 KME Predator Aerial | 1 |
| 2005 KME Predator Aerial | 1 |