The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V586000·Announced 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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect can increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Predator fire apparatus vehicles, including the Predator Panther Rescue, Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and 7600 Tanker models. The recall affects 74 units equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products.

The touchscreens may experience false switch activations without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains to turn on or off unexpectedly. This unintended operation can increase the risk of a crash.

KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569.

The recalled product

Product
KME PREDATOR TRACTOR AERIAL, 7600 TANKER, PREDATOR PANTHER RESCUE, PREDATOR PUMPER
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
74

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (10)

  • PREDATOR TRACTOR AERIAL
  • 7600 TANKER
  • PREDATOR PANTHER RESCUE
  • PREDATOR PUMPER
  • PREDATOR RESCUE
  • PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
  • PREDATOR SS AERIAL
  • PREDATOR AERIAL
  • PREDATOR SS PUMPER
  • PREDATOR SS RESCUE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · KME

Same manufacturer · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

See all →

Same hazard · electrical malfunction

See all →