NHTSA Recall 16V767000: Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Predator Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V767000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | October 21, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
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 1-800-235-3928.
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 16V767000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator Aerial | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kme Predator SS Aerial | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kme Predator SS Tda | 2014, 2015 |
| Kme Predator Tda | 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.