Recall 17V504000: 2014–2017 KME Predator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Aug 14, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Potentially affected
- 20vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2017
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 KME Predator2 complaints
- 2015 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2016 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2017 KME Predator0 complaints
- 2012 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- 2013 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
- 2014 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.