2011–2015 KME Predator Aerial, 2011–2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2015 KME Predator SS Aerial and 2 other models Recall: Aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder
NHTSA campaign 16V767000 · Equipment · filed Oct 21, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KME | Predator Aerial | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| KME | Predator Panther Aerial | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| KME | Predator SS Aerial | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| KME | Predator SS Tda | 2014, 2015 |
| KME | Predator Tda | 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V767000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.