2014 KME Predator SS Aerial recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2014 KME Predator SS Aerial. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Aug 14, 2017Crash risk2014–2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2016 KME Predator SS Aerial — Electrical System
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.
17V503000 · 14 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 14, 2017Crash risk2012–2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2017 KME Predator SS Aerial — Electrical System
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.
17V504000 · 20 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Mar 31, 2017Crash risk2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014 KME Predator Pumper, 2013–2014 KME Predator SS Aerial and 2 other models — Suspension
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.
17V223000 · 9 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Dec 23, 2016Crash risk2011–2017 KME Predator Aerial, 2011–2017 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2017 KME Predator SS Aerial and 2 other models — Equipment
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 contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
16V930000 · 82 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Dec 22, 2016Fire risk2005–2011 KME Predator Aerial, 2009–2016 KME Predator SS Aerial — Power Train
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
16V926000 · 10 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Oct 21, 2016Crash risk2011–2015 KME Predator Aerial, 2011–2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2015 KME Predator SS Aerial and 2 other models — Equipment
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.
16V767000 · 54 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 8, 2016Crash risk2014 KME 7600 Tanker, 2013–2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper and 7 other models — Electrical System
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
16V586000 · 74 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.