Recall 18V433000: 2016–2018 KME Predator

Report received

Jun 26, 2018

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected

13vehicles

Model years

2016–2018

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 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.

Possible consequence

Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 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.

• 2016 KME Predator0 complaints
• 2017 KME Predator0 complaints
• 2018 KME Predator0 complaints