NHTSA Recall 16V586000: Electrical system
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Kme 7600 Tanker.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V586000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 8, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 14, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Safety risk
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
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 @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V586000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme 7600 Tanker | 2014 |
| Kme Predator Aerial | 2013, 2014 |
| Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator Panther Rescue | 2013 |
| Kme Predator Pumper | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kme Predator Rescue | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kme Predator SS Aerial | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator SS Rescue | 2017 |
| Kme Predator Tractor Aerial | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.