Recall 16V606000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2012-2013 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 27 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V606000 |
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Vehicles Affected | 27 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Safety Consequence
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
Related Recalls for KME
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V584000 | 2024 KME redundant PREDATOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1,261 | |
| 24V799000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER | 50 | |
| 24V507000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 48 | |
| 24V363000 | 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 7 | |
| 24V181000 | 2024 KME redundant PANTHER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | |
| 23V798000 | 2021 KME SEVERE SERVICE | PARKING BRAKE | 44 | |
| 23V818000 | 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 22 | |
| 23V808000 | 2022 KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 69 | |
| 23V631000 | 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 660 | |
| 23V156000 | 2022 KME redundant PANTHER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 166 |