Recall 16V926000: 2009–2016 KME Predator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 22, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Potentially affected
- 10vehicles
- Model years
- 2005, 2009–2016
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 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.
Possible consequence
If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2010 KME Predator3 complaints
- 2011 KME Predator1 complaints
- 2012 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2013 KME Predator5 complaints
- 2014 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2015 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2016 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2005 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2009 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2010 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2011 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.