Recall 16V586000: 2013–2017 KME Predator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Aug 8, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Potentially affected
- 74vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2017
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @ 1-800-533-3569 or [email protected].
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 KME Predator5 complaints
- 2014 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2015 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2016 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2017 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2013 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
- 2014 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.