Vehicle recall 18V433000 · June 26, 2018
KME Predator SS, Predator and 1 more model
The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
- Consequence
- Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V433000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- KME Predator (2017): 2017
- KME Predator SS (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- KME Predator SS Aerial (2018): 2018
Has your KME been repaired?
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