2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
The 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL, potentially affecting up to 652 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 18V622000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 111 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS TDA, and Predator TDA vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring...
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CREW CAB INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE MALFUNCTIONS. THIS CAUSES NOT TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE TRAPPING THEM. THE CAUSE IS DUE TO THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT ATTACHED THE INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE HANDLE CONNECTING ROD TO THE LATCH RELEASE MECHANISM FAILING. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITHIN A 7 MONTH PERIOD.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR AERIAL
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL (current)
- 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