KME 2018 KME PREDATOR TDA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 KME PREDATOR TDA
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 TDA vehicles due to structure issues. Failure of the weld while the waterway has water in it increases the risk of injury to those nearby..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA) vehicles. A weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure of the weld while the waterway has water in it increases the risk of injury to those nearby.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sections of the lower waterways, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. 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