Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V393000 Reported June 12, 2018

Platform tether control failure

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · N/A · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V393000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
12
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 12, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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 be continued to be carried out.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V393000 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 18V393000

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

What is recall 18V393000?

NHTSA recall 18V393000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on June 12, 2018. It addresses: Platform tether control failure. The recall affects approximately 12 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 18V393000 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.