NHTSA Recall 18V237000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kme Predator Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V237000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 13, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
Safety risk
A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
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 charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. 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 18V237000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator Aerial | 2015, 2016 |
| Kme Predator Pumper | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.