Recall 19V528000: 2016–2020 KME Predator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jul 12, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Potentially affected
- 529vehicles
- Model years
- 2016–2020
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 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
Possible consequence
If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. 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
- 2019 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2020 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2017 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2018 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
- 2019 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.