2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner feedback typically involves issues with equipment systems related to ladder operation and hydraulic components based on the recall data. No consumer complaints were reported for this model year.
There are six recalls affecting various operational and safety systems. These recalls address defects in ladder controls, hydraulic hose routing, and sensor malfunctions. Affected systems include the ladder rotation software, aerial water way trolley, hydraulic hoses near the starter, tether control for the aerial platform, and ladder position sensors.
Recalls- Ladder rotation software. Recall 17V503000 affecting 14 vehicles involves software that may allow the ladder to rotate after joystick release. Unintended rotation increases injury risk. Dealers reprogram the software free of charge starting October 3, 2017.
- Aerial water way trolley. Recall 16V767000 affecting 54 vehicles involves separation risk of the aerial water way trolley from the ladder. Falling parts may injure bystanders. Dealers install reinforcement inserts free of charge since December 1, 2016.
- Hydraulic hose routing. Recall 18V237000 affecting 38 vehicles relates to improperly routed braided hoses contacting the starter power stud, causing leaks and possible short circuits. This hazard raises fire risk. Dealers inspect, adjust routing, replace damaged hoses, and add chafe guards free of charge starting May 22, 2018.
- Aerial tether control. Recall 18V393000 affecting 12 vehicles involves the modular platform tether control unplugging during operation, causing continued aerial movement. This poses an injury risk. Dealers update software to stop movement free of charge as of July 13, 2018.
- Ladder position sensor. Recall 16V930000 affecting 82 vehicles concerns water leakage into the ladder position sensor, causing contact between ladder and truck or incorrect ladder placement. This may increase injury risk. Dealers inspect and replace sensor mounts and bearings as needed free of charge, starting February 8, 2017.
Owners facing repeated failures or unresolved defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney is advisable when repairs do not resolve safety issues or recurring malfunctions.
2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
200
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
12 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
Risk: If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
38 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
Risk: A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
14 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released.
Risk: Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
2015 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.
2015 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.