Does the 2016 KME Predator Aerial have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 5 for the 2016 KME Predator Aerial. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2016 KME Predator Aerial?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2016 KME Predator Aerial recalls

8 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2016 KME Predator Aerial with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 05
Total campaigns: 08

Transport Canada recalls

Other#2017609December 5, 2017
9 units affected
On certain vehicles, over time, the relief valve of the fire pump may fail due to the retaining ring not having adequate corrosion resistance. If the relief valve were to fail, the fire pump would not be able to build adequate water pressure, which in the case of a fire, may increase the risk of injury during firefighting operations. Correction: Dealers or KME technicians will inspect, and replace retaining ring as necessary.
Accessories#2017449September 18, 2017
2 units affected
On certain vehicles, if an operator maintains activation of the foot control switch of the ladder after releasing the joystick control, the ladder could rotate into an unsafe position. This could increase the risk of injury to the operator, or bystanders near the ladder. Correction: KME will update vehicle software.
Structure#2017046January 27, 2017
3 units affected
On certain vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor and could cause the sensor to malfunction. This could allow for the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck, which could increase the risk injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, and replace as necessary.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT#18V393000June 12, 2018
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS#18V237000April 13, 2018
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.
EQUIPMENT#17V765000November 22, 2017
Kovatch 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.
Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
EQUIPMENT#17V503000August 14, 2017
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.
EQUIPMENT#16V930000December 23, 2016
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.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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