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2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

19V528000 Jul 12, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
529 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
ONRD-00929216 Sep 29, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Trolley reinforcement.

KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL across all model years (2011–2019).

17 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2019 (current) 1 0
2018 2 0 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 3 0 View
2015 1 0 View
2014 1 0 View
2013 3 0 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 2 0 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
PREDATOR SS PUMPER 106 0 View
PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER 79 0 View
PREDATOR PUMPER 75 0 View
PREDATOR 72 13 View
CUSTOM CHASSIS 70 0 View
PREDATOR SS 61 0 View
PREDATOR SS AERIAL 53 0 View
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