Recall 16V767000: 2011–2015 KME Predator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Oct 21, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Potentially affected
- 54vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2015
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 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.
Possible consequence
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 KME Predator1 complaints
- 2012 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2013 KME Predator5 complaints
- 2014 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2015 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2011 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2012 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2013 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
- 2014 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
- 2015 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.