KME 2014 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
Brand
KME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2014 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026