2016 KME Predator Aerial recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 KME Predator Aerial. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 12, 2018Crash risk2015–2018 KME Predator Aerial, 2015–2017 KME Predator SS Aerial — Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
18V393000 · 12 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Apr 13, 2018Fire risk2015–2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2012–2016 KME Predator Pumper, 2012–2016 KME Predator SS Pumper — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
18V237000 · 38 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Nov 22, 2017Fire risk2015–2018 KME Commercial Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2016 KME Predator Panther Aerial and 4 other models — Equipment
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 and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
17V765000 · 74 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 14, 2017Crash risk2014–2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2016 KME Predator SS Aerial — Electrical System
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.
17V503000 · 14 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Dec 23, 2016Crash risk2011–2017 KME Predator Aerial, 2011–2017 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2017 KME Predator SS Aerial and 2 other models — Equipment
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. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
16V930000 · 82 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.