http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/kme/predator_aerialThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 24 Nov 2024 13:17:08 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveKovatch 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 lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000098811003658723000000286/recall.aspxFri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000098811003488717000000286/recall.aspxFri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000098811002272718000000286/recall.aspxFri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000091306003658723000000227/recall.aspxThu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000091306003488717000000227/recall.aspxThu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000087406003488717000000329/recall.aspxTue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000087406002272718000000329/recall.aspxTue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000087406002272717000000329/recall.aspxTue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000087406002167714000000329/recall.aspxTue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000084388002272717000000073/recall.aspxFri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000084388002167714000000073/recall.aspxFri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000083086003280722000000023/recall.aspxWed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000079286002272717000000329/recall.aspxWed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074046002272717000001105/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074046002272717000000329/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074046002167714000001105/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074046002167714000000329/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074047002020738000001105/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074046002020738000001105/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074047002020738000000329/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074046002020738000000329/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074047002020737000001105/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074047002020737000000329/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074047002032721000001105/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000074047002032721000000329/recall.aspxMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000068366002020738000000037/recall.aspxFri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 side of the truck.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064366002272718000000329/recall.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 side of the truck.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064366002272717000000329/recall.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 side of the truck.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064366002167714000000329/recall.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 side of the truck.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064366002020738000000329/recall.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 side of the truck.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064366002020737000000329/recall.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 side of the truck.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064366002032721000000329/recall.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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 side of the truck.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064366002167713000000329/recall.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064286002167713000000195/recall.aspxThu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064286002268720000000195/recall.aspxThu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064286002268721000000195/recall.aspxThu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000064286003204717000000195/recall.aspxThu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000062041002167714000000329/recall.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000062041002020738000000329/recall.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000062041002020737000000329/recall.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000062041002032721000000329/recall.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000062041002167713000000329/recall.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000059481002020737000000275/recall.aspxThu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000059481002032721000000275/recall.aspxThu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000059300002020738000000200/recall.aspxMon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/kme/predator_aerial/recalls/000059300002020737000000200/recall.aspxMon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT