The crew cab interior door release malfunctions. This causes not to be able to open the doors from the inside trapping them. The cause is due to the plastic clips that attached the interior door release handle connecting rod to the latch release mechanism failing. This happened 3 times within a 7 month period.
The worst 2018 Kme Predator Aerial problems
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Recalls 3
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Kovatch 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.
- Risk
- If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.
Recall number 19V528000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Kovatch 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."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.
Recall number 18V622000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial 2
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Questions about the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial
Is the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial, close to a typical Predator Aerial model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial have?
3 recalls, covering structure, exterior lighting and equipment.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial body?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V528000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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