Recall 18V393000: 2015–2018 KME Predator Aerial and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jun 12, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Potentially affected
- 12vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2018
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 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
Possible consequence
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. 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.
- 2015 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2016 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2017 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2015 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2016 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2017 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2018 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.