KME 2013 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
Brand
KME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2013 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL vehicles due to equipment issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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