KME 2012 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER
Brand
KME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2012 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 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