KME Predator Aerial 2018 Recall: Cab Safety Risk
KME is recalling certain 2018 Predator Aerial models due to hydraulic velocity fuses that may fail to stop the cab from lowering, risking injury to workers underneath.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling 2018 Predator Aerial models because faulty hydraulic velocity fuses could allow the cab to lower without stopping, potentially hitting workers underneath. This hazard requires immediate attention to prevent injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225148-kme-predator-aerial-2018-recall-cab-safety-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225148-kme-predator-aerial-2018-recall-cab-safety-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V528000
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“KME Predator Aerial 2018 Recall: Cab Safety Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225148-kme-predator-aerial-2018-recall-cab-safety-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V528000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V528000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the hydraulic velocity fuses fail to activate during a system failure, the cab may lower without stopping. This could cause the cab to hit workers underneath, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 KME Predator Aerial models are affected. Workers operating the equipment underneath the cab are at higher risk during hydraulic failures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 KME Predator Aerial models. The recall covers specific 2017-2019 models with hydraulic systems that may have faulty velocity fuses.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-800-235-3928 to arrange free replacement of velocity fuses for your cab lift cylinder.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for fixing this issue?
The recall began August 29, 2019, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the remedy.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V528000 (December 7, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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