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Kme Predator Aerial Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints across 13 model years of the Kme Predator Aerial (2005–2019). The most-complained-about year is 2013.

14
safety recalls, all years
3
owner complaints, all years
2014
year with most recalls
2013
year with most complaints

Pick your Kme Predator Aerial model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 Kme Predator Aerial20
2018 Kme Predator Aerial31
2017 Kme Predator Aerial30
2016 Kme Predator Aerial50
2015 Kme Predator Aerial50
2014 Kme Predator Aerial61
2013 Kme Predator Aerial51
2012 Kme Predator Aerial40
2011 Kme Predator Aerial30
2010 Kme Predator Aerial10
2009 Kme Predator Aerial10
2007 Kme Predator Aerial10
2005 Kme Predator Aerial10

What Kme Predator Aerial owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The 2013 model year has the most, with 1.

All Kme Predator Aerial recalls (14)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Kme Predator Aerial, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 19V528000 Reported 529 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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.…

    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.

    Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019

  2. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 18V622000 Reported 111 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  3. Equipment

    NHTSA 18V393000 Reported 12 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    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.

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 18V237000 Reported 38 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of…

    Model years: 2015, 2016

  5. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 18V172000 Reported 12 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

    Model years: 2007

  6. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V765000 Reported 74 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at…

    Model years: 2016

  7. Software (electrical system) and equipment

    NHTSA 17V504000 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014

  8. Software (electrical system) and equipment

    NHTSA 17V503000 Reported 14 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

    Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016

  9. Suspension: control arm

    NHTSA 17V223000 Reported 9 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.

    Model years: 2014

  10. Equipment

    NHTSA 16V930000 Reported 82 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    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…

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

  11. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 16V926000 Reported 10 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    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.

    Model years: 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011

  12. Equipment

    NHTSA 16V767000 Reported 54 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at…

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

  13. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 16V606000 Reported 27 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.

    Remedy: All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.

    Model years: 2012, 2013

  14. Electrical system

    NHTSA 16V586000 Reported 74 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @…

    Model years: 2013, 2014

Other Kme models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.