2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
The 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL, potentially affecting up to 623 vehicles.
Recall 19V528000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 529 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V393000 — EQUIPMENT
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
Consequence: If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Recall 16V930000 — EQUIPMENT
| 82 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial and Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, 2014-2017 Predator SS TDA, and 2012-2017 Predator SS Aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack...
Consequence: If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL.
Safety Rating for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ONRD-121316 — SERVICE BRAKES
Brake assembly fasteners.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR AERIAL
- 2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2013 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 1 complaint
- 2014 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 1 complaint
- 2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL (current)
- 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 1 complaint
- 2019 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