StructureRecall 19V-189 · 2018 Kme Predator TDA
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 19V-189 covers 2 2018 Kme Predator TDA for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V189000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the weld while the waterway has water in it increases the risk of injury to those nearby.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 30, 2018 to June 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.