Recall 16V930000: 2011–2017 KME Predator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 23, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Potentially affected
- 82vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2017
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 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.
Possible consequence
If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 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.
- 2011 KME Predator1 complaints
- 2012 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2013 KME Predator5 complaints
- 2014 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2015 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2016 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2017 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
- 2016 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2017 KME Predator Aerial0 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.