How many recalls does the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial have?

The 2018 Kme Predator Aerial has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Kme Predator Aerial has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2018 Kme Predator Aerial Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Kme Predator Aerial has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 652 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 19V528000 2019-07-12 529 affected

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and…

Consequence

If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 18V622000 2018-09-13 111 affected

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther…

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

EQUIPMENT 18V393000 2018-06-12 12 affected

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will…

Consequence

If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The crew cab interior door release malfunctions. This causes not to be able to open the doors from the inside trapping them. The cause is due to the plastic clips that attached the interior door release handle connecting rod to the latch release mechanism failing. This happened 3 times within a 7…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-06-11

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.