Recall 19V528000: 2017–2019 KME Predator Aerial, 2017–2019 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2016–2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper +11 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Jul 12, 2019
Vehicles affected: 529
Models: 14
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

2017 KME Predator Aerial
2018 KME Predator Aerial
2019 KME Predator Aerial
2017 KME Predator Panther Aerial
2018 KME Predator Panther Aerial
2019 KME Predator Panther Aerial
2016 KME Predator Panther Pumper
2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper
2018 KME Predator Panther Pumper
2019 KME Predator Panther Pumper
2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper
2017 KME Predator Panther Rescue
2018 KME Predator Panther Rescue
2019 KME Predator Panther Rescue
2017 KME Predator Panther Tanker
2018 KME Predator Panther Tanker
2019 KME Predator Panther Tanker
2020 KME Predator Panther Tanker
2017 KME Predator Pumper
2018 KME Predator Pumper
2019 KME Predator Pumper
2020 KME Predator Pumper
2017 KME Predator Rescue
2018 KME Predator Rescue
2019 KME Predator Rescue
2017 KME Predator SS Aerial
2018 KME Predator SS Aerial
2019 KME Predator SS Aerial
2016 KME Predator SS Pumper
2017 KME Predator SS Pumper
2018 KME Predator SS Pumper
2019 KME Predator SS Pumper
2020 KME Predator SS Pumper
2017 KME Predator SS Rescue
2018 KME Predator SS Rescue
2019 KME Predator SS Rescue
2017 KME Predator SS Tanker
2017 KME Predator SS TDA
2018 KME Predator SS TDA
2019 KME Predator SS TDA
2017 KME Predator Tanker
2018 KME Predator Tanker
2019 KME Predator Tanker
2017 KME Predator TDA
2018 KME Predator TDA

Details

NHTSA campaign: 19V528000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Owner letters: Aug 29, 2019
Components: Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology