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2014 Kme Predator Aerial

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 26, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 14, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2014 Kme Predator Aerial. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V503000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT

Aug 14, 2017
14 units potentially affected
The defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released.
The risk: Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.View on NHTSA.gov
17V504000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT

Aug 14, 2017
20 units potentially affected
The defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.
The risk: The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
The remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.View on NHTSA.gov
17V223000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Mar 31, 2017
9 units potentially affected
The defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
The risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Apr 26, 2019

SAME AS ISSUE NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER 11193052. NO OIL IN THE FAIRFIELD DRIVES THAT TURN THE AERIAL TURNTABLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR REVIEW OF DRIVES IN .PDF ,

NHTSA ID
11203888
Incident
Apr 1, 2019

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Kme Predator Aerial by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2019020—
2018130—
2017030—
2016050—
2015050—
2014Viewing160—
2013150—
2012040—
2011030—
2010010—
2009010—
2007010—
2005010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.