The Recall Desk

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

51 recalls in our database name Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
51
Critical
0
Severe
24
Most recent
2024-05-23

Of the 51 recalls from Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 24 (47%) are Severe.

About this listing

The manufacturer string comes from the agency’s own source notice — for FDA recalls, the “recalling firm” field; for NHTSA recalls, the vehicle manufacturer; for CPSC recalls, the firm-of-record on the joint press release. A single corporate family can appear under multiple manufacturer strings as agency notices aren’t standardized on a canonical name. If you don’t see recalls you expect, try a parent-company search or a broader full-text search.

Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

26–50 of 51

  • SevereNHTSA·18V172000·2018-03-14

    KME Predator Fire Apparatus Recalled for Front Axle Spindle Defect

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling specific KME Predator fire apparatus vehicles because inconsistent machining may cause front axle spindles to crack and fail, potentially leading to wheel separation.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR TANKER, PREDATOR RESCUE, PREDATOR AERIAL, PREDATOR PUMPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·17V765000·2017-11-22

    KME Fire Trucks Recalled for Pressure Valve Defect

    KME is recalling 74 fire trucks because corroding rings may cause pressure relief valves to open, reducing water pressure for firefighting.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR SS TANKER, PREDATOR SS PUMPER, PREDATOR SS AERIAL, COMMERCIAL PUMPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V527000·2017-08-28

    KME Recalls 2016 Predator Vehicles Due to Steering Defect

    KME is recalling 2016 Predator Pumper, Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles because a loose tie rod could cause a complete loss of steering.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR PUMPER, PREDATOR RESCUE, AIRPORT REFUELER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·17V504000·2017-08-14

    KME Predator Aerial Vehicles Recalled for Ladder Speed Software Error

    KME is recalling 2012-2017 Predator Aerial vehicles because a software error may cause the ladder to accelerate unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL, PREDATOR AERIAL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·17V409000·2017-06-28

    KME Predator Tanker Recalled for Fuel Pump Drive Gear Slip

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling one 2017 KME Predator Tanker truck because a fuel pump drive gear may slip, causing an engine stall that increases crash risk.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR TANKER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V223000·2017-03-31

    KME Predator Fire Trucks Recalled for Front Suspension Ball Joint Defect

    KME is recalling certain Predator fire trucks because front suspension ball joints can loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR PUMPER, PREDATOR SS AERIAL, PREDATOR AERIAL, PREDATOR SS PUMPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V930000·2016-12-23

    KME Recalls Fire Trucks Due to Ladder Position Sensor Defect

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain KME fire trucks because water may leak into the ladder position sensor, increasing the risk of injury.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL, PREDATOR AERIAL, PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL, PREDATOR TDA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V926000·2016-12-22

    KME Predator Aerial Vehicles Recalled for Brake Defect

    KME is recalling certain Predator SS Aerial and Predator Aerial vehicles because rear brakes may engage without the pedal being pressed, increasing crash and fire risk.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR AERIAL, PREDATOR SS AERIAL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V767000·2016-10-21

    KME Predator Aerial Vehicles Recalled for Water Way Trolley Separation Risk

    KME is recalling certain Predator aerial emergency vehicles because the water way trolley could separate from the ladder, posing a falling object hazard.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL, PREDATOR AERIAL, PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL, PREDATOR TDA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V626000·2016-08-29

    KME Fire Trucks Recalled for Potential Driveshaft Failure

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling 56 KME fire trucks because replacement driveshafts may twist and fail, potentially immobilizing the vehicle.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER, FDNY PUMPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V606000·2016-08-16

    KME Predator Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Front Grille Separation Risk

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling 27 KME Predator emergency vehicles from 2012-2013 because the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab, creating a road hazard.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER, PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL, PREDATOR AERIAL, PREDATOR PUMPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V586000·2016-08-08

    KME Predator Fire Apparatus Recalled for Touchscreen Malfunctions

    KME is recalling specific Predator fire apparatus vehicles because touchscreen malfunctions may cause accessories to turn on or off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR TRACTOR AERIAL, 7600 TANKER, PREDATOR PANTHER RESCUE, PREDATOR PUMPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V569000·2016-08-01

    KME Fire Trucks Recalled for Transmission Power Switching Defect

    KME is recalling 112 fire trucks because a transmission component may fail, preventing operators from switching power output needed for firefighting.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR SS, PREDATOR, PREDATOR PANTHER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V294000·2016-05-12

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Recalls Firefighting Vehicles Due to Pump Strainer Defect

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling certain 2016-2017 emergency vehicles because pump intake strainers may be improperly soldered, potentially causing pump damage and reduced firefighting effectiveness.

    Product
    KME — KME, NAVISTAR PREDATOR SS, PREDATOR, PREDATOR PANTHER, 4400
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V723000·2015-11-02

    KME Recalls 2016 Predator and Severe Service Vehicles for Axle Defect

    KME is recalling 2016 Predator and Severe Service vehicles because improperly tightened axle hex nuts may cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    KME — KME SEVERE SERVICE, PREDATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V632000·2015-10-08

    KME Predator Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Front Suspension Defect

    KME is recalling 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles because loose front ball joints may separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·14V455000·2014-07-25

    KME Fire Fighting Vehicles Recalled for Seat Belt Latch Defect

    Kovatch is recalling 2013-2014 KME Panther and Predator fire fighting vehicles because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.

    Product
    KME — KME PANTHER, PREDATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13V187000·2013-05-09

    KME Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Steering Column Grease Fitting Defect

    Kovatch is recalling specific KME emergency vehicles because a grease fitting in the steering column may tear the cover, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

    Product
    KME — KME PREDATOR SS, ARFF, PREDATOR, PANTHER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13V137000·2013-04-11

    KME Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Potential Brake Fire Risk

    Kovatch is recalling specific KME emergency vehicles because brake chambers may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and potentially leading to overheated components and fire.

    Product
    KME — KME PANTHER, PREDATOR SS, PANTHER II, PREDATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide