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2004 KME Aerialcat recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 KME Aerialcat. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2004 KME Aerialcat recalls, newest first

January 30, 2012NHTSA 12V027000120 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Kovatch mobile equipment corporation (kme) is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2011 aerialcat model fire trucks equipped with an aerial bucket that is operated with electronic controls and a turntable that has hydraulic controls. On these vehicles, upon activation of the dead man’s switch on the turntable, the ladder may unexpectedly move.
Consequence
If the ladder unexpectedly moves, the operator can lose control of the bucket location, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will repair the trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on April 10, 2012. Owners may contact kovatch mobile equipment corporation at 1-570-669-5154.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 KME Aerialcat were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other KME Aerialcat years

Other 2004 KME models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

  1. 2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
  2. 2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
  3. 2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
  4. 2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
  5. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 KME Aerialcat have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 KME Aerialcat recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a KME dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 KME Aerialcat?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.