NHTSA Recall 19V189000: Structure
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2018 Kme Predator Tda.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V189000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 7, 2019 |
| Owner notification | April 18, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA) vehicles. A weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle.
Safety risk
Failure of the weld while the waterway has water in it increases the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sections of the lower waterways, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. 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 19V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator Tda | 2018 |
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.