KME recalls
63 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect KME vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Sep 6, 2025Crash risk2023–2026 KME Panther, 2024–2025 KME Predator, 2023–2024 KME Redundant Panther and 4 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
25V584000 · 1K units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Oct 24, 2024Crash risk2025 KME Panther, 2024–2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 1 other model — Equipment
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
24V799000 · 50 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Jul 2, 2024Crash risk2023–2025 KME Panther, 2023–2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2023–2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Suspension
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
24V507000 · 48 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- May 23, 2024Crash risk2022–2023 KME Redundant Predator — Parking Brake
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
24V363000 · 7 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Mar 7, 2024Fire risk2024 KME Redundant Panther, 2024 Spartan Fire Commercial, 2024 Spartan Fire FC-94 and 2 other models — Electrical System
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
24V181000 · 42 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Dec 6, 2023Fire risk2020 KME Predator, 2020 KME Severe Service, 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Electrical System
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
23V818000 · 22 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Dec 1, 2023Fire risk2020–2022 KME Aerial Fire Apparatus, 2021 KME Pumper Fire Apparatus, 2022–2023 Smeal Aerial and 2 other models — Electrical System
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper Fire Apparatus, Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus, Smeal Pumper Fire Apparatus, and Spartan Fire Ladder Tower Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
23V808000 · 69 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Nov 26, 2023Crash risk2021 KME Panther, 2021 KME Predator, 2022–2023 KME Redundant Panther and 2 other models — Parking Brake
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
23V798000 · 44 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Sep 12, 2023Crash risk2022–2023 KME Redundant Panther, 2023 KME Redundant Predator, 2022–2024 Spartan Fire FC-94 and 2 other models — Parking Brake
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
23V631000 · 660 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Mar 23, 2023Fire risk2022–2024 KME Redundant Panther, 2022–2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2022–2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 1 other model — Power Train
Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
23V156000 · 166 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Nov 23, 2022Crash risk2021 KME Panther, 2022–2023 KME Redundant Panther, 2021–2023 Spartan Fire FC-94 and 2 other models — Steering
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
22V871000 · 6 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Oct 17, 2022Crash risk2021 KME Panther, 2022–2023 KME Redundant Panther, 2021–2023 Spartan Fire FC-94 and 2 other models — Steering
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
22V778000 · 225 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Aug 9, 2022Crash risk2021 KME Predator, 2021–2022 KME Predator Panther, 2021–2022 KME Predator SS and 1 other model — Steering
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V607000 · 11 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Dec 10, 2021Fire risk2020–2021 KME Predator, 2020–2022 KME Predator SS — Fuel System, Diesel
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
21V960000 · 85 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Nov 19, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 KME Predator Panther, 2022 KME Predator SS, 2022 KME Redundant Predator — Power Train
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
21V905000 · 26 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- May 11, 2021Fire risk2012–2021 KME Custom Chassis — Fuel System, Diesel
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2021 KME Custom Chassis. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
21V333000 · 386 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Feb 19, 2021Crash risk2001–2020 KME Tda — Service Brakes, Air
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections.
21V100000 · 94 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Feb 19, 2021Crash risk2017 KME Predator, 2014–2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2013–2017 KME Predator Pumper and 3 other models — Suspension
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
21V097000 · 88 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 18, 2020Crash risk2017–2020 KME Commercial Pumper, 2016 KME Commercial Rescue, 2018 KME Commercial Skid and 9 other models — Exterior Lighting
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Rescue, 2018 Predator Panther Pumper and Commercial Skid, 2018-2020 Predator SS Aerial, 2020 Predator Panther Tanker, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Commercial Rescue, 2015-2019 Commercial Tanker, 2018-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2017 Predator SS Chassis and 2018-2021 Predator SS Pumper vehicles equipped with certain Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
20V487000 · 38 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jun 10, 2020Crash risk2014 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2011–2018 KME Predator, 2015 KME Predator Panther and 1 other model — Service Brakes
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 Predator, and 2014 KME commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
20V341000 · 107 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Apr 2, 2020Crash risk2016–2019 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2016–2020 KME Predator, 2016–2020 KME Predator Panther — Electrical System
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, and 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis vehicles. An electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud.
20V192000 · 678 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jan 29, 2020Fire risk2015 KME Predator SS Aerial, 2015–2020 KME Predator SS Pumper, 2015–2018 KME Predator SS Tda — Electrical System
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
20V051000 · 41 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jan 8, 2020Crash risk2012–2017 KME Firestix — Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 and certain 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices. The swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.
20V006000 · 6 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 6, 2019Crash risk2019 KME Predator Pumper, 2019 KME Predator SS Aerial, 2018 KME Predator Tda — Suspension
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial and Predator Pumper fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
19V577000 · 3 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jul 12, 2019Crash risk2017–2019 KME Predator Aerial, 2017–2019 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2016–2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper and 11 other models — Structure
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
19V528000 · 529 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Apr 2, 2019Crash risk2014–2019 KME Commercial Pumper, 2017 KME Commercial Rescue, 2015–2019 KME Commercial Wildland and 6 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
19V267000 · 148 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Mar 25, 2019Crash risk2017 KME Commercial Rescue, 2019 KME Commercial Tanker — Back Over Prevention
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME commercial rescue and 2019 KME commercial tanker vehicles equipped with an ASA Electronics backup camera display. The display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
19V230000 · 4 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Mar 7, 2019Crash risk2018 KME Predator Tda — Structure
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA) vehicles. A weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle.
19V189000 · 2 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Oct 22, 2018Fire risk2015–2017 KME Commercial Skid — Electrical System
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 and 2017 KME Commercial Skid vehicles equipped with Kubota Diesel Powered Portable Pumps, part number 200779, revisions A through C, supplied by Hale Products. These pumps may be improperly wired, causing the Oil Pressure and Temperature warning lamps to not illuminate when needed.
18V746000 · 8 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Sep 13, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 KME Commercial Pumper, 2017–2018 KME Commercial Rescue, 2017–2019 KME Commercial Tanker and 12 other models — Exterior Lighting
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS TDA, and Predator TDA vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V622000 · 111 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jun 26, 2018Crash risk2017 KME Predator, 2016–2018 KME Predator SS, 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial — Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
18V433000 · 13 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- 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.
- Mar 14, 2018Crash risk2007 KME Predator Aerial, 2007–2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2008–2011 KME Predator Rescue and 2 other models — Suspension
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
18V172000 · 12 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 28, 2017Crash risk2016 KME Airport Refueler, 2016 KME Predator Pumper, 2016 KME Predator Rescue — Steering
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V527000 · 11 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.
- Aug 14, 2017Crash risk2012–2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2017 KME Predator SS Aerial — Electrical System
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.
17V504000 · 20 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jun 28, 2017Crash risk2017 KME Predator Tanker — Fuel System, Diesel
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 Predator Tanker truck equipped with a Cummins ISX 15L engine. The affected engine has a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
17V409000 · 1 unit · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Mar 31, 2017Crash risk2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Pumper, 2013–2014 KME Predator SS Aerial and 2 other models — Suspension
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 partial loss of steering.
17V223000 · 9 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.
- Dec 22, 2016Fire risk2005–2011 KME Predator Aerial, 2009–2016 KME Predator SS Aerial — Power Train
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. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
16V926000 · 10 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 29, 2016Fire risk2014–2016 KME Fdny Pumper, 2015–2016 KME Predator SS Pumper — Power Train
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator SS Pumper vehicles manufactured January 17, 2015, to July 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 FDNY Pumper vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use.
16V626000 · 56 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.
- Aug 8, 2016Crash risk2014 KME 7600 Tanker, 2013–2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper and 7 other models — Electrical System
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 Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
16V586000 · 74 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 1, 2016Fire risk2016 KME Predator, 2016–2017 KME Predator Panther, 2015–2017 KME Predator SS — Power Train
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator SS Tractor Drawn Aerial, Predator SS Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Aerial, M114 Tanker, 7600 Tanker, 7600 Pumper, 7400 Tanker, 4400 Pumper, and FDNY Pumper and 2016-2017 Predator SS Pumper and Predator Panther Pumper and 2015-2017 M2 Pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
16V569000 · 112 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- May 27, 2016Fire risk2015–2016 KME Predator SS — Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator Severe Service vehicles manufactured August 28, 2014, to January 27, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs, part number 9413-301-001, which may overheat.
16V372000 · 9 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- May 12, 2016Fire risk2016 KME Predator, 2016–2017 KME Predator Panther, 2016–2017 KME Predator SS and 2 other models — Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 KME Predator and KME 2016-2107 Predator Severe Service and Panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
16V294000 · 108 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- May 2, 2016Crash risk2012–2014 KME Predator — Structure
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.
16V263000 · 14 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.