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2020 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

20V487000 Aug 18, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Rescue, 2018 Predator Panther Pumper and Commercial Skid, 2018-2020 Predator SS Aerial, 2020 Predator Panther Tanker, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Commercial Rescue, 2015-2019 Commercial Tanker,... Read more
Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will instruct vehicle owners to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (Part No. CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
38 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
ONRD-121316 Dec 13, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake assembly fasteners.
ONRD-00929216 Sep 29, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Trolley reinforcement.

KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL across all model years (2009–2020).

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

KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2020 (current) 1 0
2019 3 0 View
2018 5 0 View
2017 4 0 View
2016 6 0 View
2015 8 0 View
2014 7 0 View
2013 6 0 View
2012 3 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View

Other KME Models

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 AERIAL 46 3 View
PANTHER 28 1 View