NHTSA Recall 19V528000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 529 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Kme Predator Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V528000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | July 12, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
Safety risk
If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 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 19V528000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator Aerial | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kme Predator Panther Rescue | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kme Predator Pumper | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kme Predator Rescue | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator SS Aerial | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kme Predator SS Rescue | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator SS Tanker | 2017 |
| Kme Predator SS Tda | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Tanker | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Tda | 2017, 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.