KME 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
Brand
KME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL vehicles due to equipment issues. If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026