How many recalls does the 2016 Kme Predator Panther Aerial have?

The 2016 Kme Predator Panther Aerial has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Kme Predator Panther Aerial has an open recall?

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2016 Kme Predator Panther Aerial Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Kme Predator Panther Aerial has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 194 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20V487000 2020-08-18 38 affected

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Rescue, 2018 Predator Panther Pumper and Commercial Skid, 2018-2020 Predator SS Aerial, 2020 Predator Panther Tanker, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Commercial Rescue, 2015-2019 Commercial Tanker, 2018-2019…

Consequence

The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will instruct vehicle owners to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (Part No. CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

EQUIPMENT 17V765000 2017-11-22 74 affected

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS…

Consequence

A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.

EQUIPMENT 16V930000 2016-12-23 82 affected

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial and Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, 2014-2017 Predator SS TDA, and 2012-2017 Predator SS Aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make…

Consequence

If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

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 2016 Kme Predator Panther Aerial as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.