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2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recalled by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. — EQUIPMENT

Date: December 6, 2018
Company: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Affected Products

2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report