01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2015 Kme Predator Ss Tda recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V051000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- January 29, 2020
- Potential units
- 41campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Why it matters: A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify the affected owners and will arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall March 19, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owner notification: March 19, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
NHTSA 16V930000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- December 23, 2016
- Potential units
- 82campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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 side of the truck.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: February 8, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
NHTSA 16V767000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 21, 2016
- Potential units
- 54campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kovatch 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.
Why it matters: If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owner notification: December 1, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH