KME 2014 KME PREDATOR TRACTOR AERIAL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 KME PREDATOR TRACTOR AERIAL
Brand
KME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2014 KME PREDATOR TRACTOR AERIAL vehicles due to electrical system issues. The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.
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