2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
The 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL, potentially affecting up to 10 vehicles.
Recall 16V926000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
Consequence: If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL.
Safety Rating for the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR AERIAL
- 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL (current)
- 2007 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2009 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2010 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 0 complaints
Other KME Models
- KME PREDATOR — 13 total complaints
- KME AERIALCAT — 2 total complaints
- KME RENEGADE FIRE ENGINE — 2 total complaints
- KME ARIEL CAT — 1 total complaint
- KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE — 1 total complaint
- KME PANTHER — 1 total complaint
- KME 7600 TANKER — 0 total complaints
- KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS — 0 total complaints