The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V926000·Announced 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.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.

If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused by the engagement may increase the risk of a fire.

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KME PREDATOR AERIAL, PREDATOR SS AERIAL
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 (2)

  • PREDATOR AERIAL
  • PREDATOR SS AERIAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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