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2016 Kme Predator SS Tda — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2016 Kme Predator SS Tda

These are federal recalls reported for the 2016 Kme Predator SS Tda. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

20V-051 Open recall Jan 29, 2020

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.

Risk: A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy: KME will notify the affected owners and will arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall March 19, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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16V-930 Open recall Dec 23, 2016

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

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.

Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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