2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment integrity and control systems based on recall data.
There are five recalls affecting the 2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL. These recalls primarily involve structural and equipment components including the front grille, aerial water way trolleys, ladder speed control software, and ladder position sensors.
Recalls- Front grille detachment. NHTSA recall 16V606000 affects 27 vehicles. The front grille may loosen and detach from the cab face, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. KME fixed all affected vehicles before owner notification and owners can contact customer service.
- Aerial water way trolley separation. NHTSA recall 16V767000 affects 54 vehicles. The trolley could separate from the ladder, posing a falling object hazard and risk of injury. Owners will be notified and dealers will install reinforcement inserts free of charge.
- Ladder tip speed acceleration. NHTSA recall 17V504000 affects 20 vehicles. A software error causes the aerial ladder tip speed to jump from 20 percent to 100 percent suddenly, increasing injury risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge after owner notification.
- Ladder position sensor water intrusion. NHTSA recall 16V930000 affects 82 vehicles. Water may leak into the ladder position sensor causing improper ladder placement or contact with the vehicle, raising injury risk. Inspections and replacements of sensor mounts and bearings will be performed free of charge after notification.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on the 2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal advice may be necessary for those facing ongoing safety defects or persistent malfunctions.
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
183
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
20 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.
Risk: The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
54 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
Risk: If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
27 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Risk: If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
82 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial and Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, 2014-2017 Predator SS TDA, and 2012-2017 Predator SS Aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
Risk: If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.