2015 Kme Predator Aerial recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2015 Kme Predator Aerial, covering 200 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V393000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Kovatch 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.
- Risk
- A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.
Recall number 18V237000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Kovatch 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.
- Risk
- Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3926.
Recall number 17V503000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V930000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V767000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Kme Predator Aerial recalls
How do I check if my 2015 Kme Predator Aerial has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2015 Kme Predator Aerial have?
5, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
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