NHTSA Recall 16V930000: Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 82 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Predator Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V930000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 23, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
Safety risk
If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
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 service at 1-800-235-3926.
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 16V930000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator Aerial | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator SS Aerial | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator SS Tda | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| 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.