2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 KME Predator Panther 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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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- 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.
- Oct 21, 2016Crash risk2011–2015 KME Predator Aerial, 2011–2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2015 KME Predator SS Aerial and 2 other models — Equipment
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. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
16V767000 · 54 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 16, 2016Crash risk2012–2013 KME Predator Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2013 KME Predator Panther Pumper and 3 other models — Structure
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. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
16V606000 · 27 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.