Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V767000 Reported October 21, 2016

Separation of aerial water way trolley

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · N/A · 54 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V767000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
54
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 21, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 predator panther aerial, 2011-2015 predator aerial, 2012-2015 predator ss aerial, 2014 predator tda, and 2014-2015 predator ss tda emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. the aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.

Safety Consequence

If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 16V767000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V767000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V767000?

NHTSA recall 16V767000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on October 21, 2016. It addresses: Separation of aerial water way trolley. The recall affects approximately 54 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V767000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.