Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 22, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Water Pressure Relief valve may Open
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
NHTSA ID: 17V765000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 74
Consequence Summary:
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 6.76
August 28, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Tie Rod may Loosen
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
NHTSA ID: 17V527000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.55
August 14, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Unintentional Rotation of the Ladder
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V503000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 14, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Ladder Tip Speed may Increase Unexpectedly
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V504000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
KME will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95
June 28, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Pump May Fail
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 Predator Tanker truck equipped with a Cummins ISX 15L engine. The affected engine has a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
NHTSA ID: 17V409000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will send a notice to the owner of the vehicle with the affected engine and a Cummins dealer will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 31, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
NHTSA ID: 17V223000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.22
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