Does the 2014 KME Predator SS Aerial have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 7 for the 2014 KME Predator SS Aerial. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2014 KME Predator SS Aerial?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2014 KME Predator SS Aerial recalls

10 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2014 KME Predator SS Aerial with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 07
Total campaigns: 10

Transport Canada recalls

Accessories#2017449September 18, 2017
2 units affected
On certain vehicles, if an operator maintains activation of the foot control switch of the ladder after releasing the joystick control, the ladder could rotate into an unsafe position. This could increase the risk of injury to the operator, or bystanders near the ladder. Correction: KME will update vehicle software.
Structure#2017046January 27, 2017
3 units affected
On certain vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor and could cause the sensor to malfunction. This could allow for the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck, which could increase the risk injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, and replace as necessary.
Other#2017042January 26, 2017
2 units affected
On certain vehicles, the aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder. If this were to occur, the trolley could become disconnected from the ladder and fall, increasing the risk of injury to nearby bystanders. Correction: Dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT#17V503000August 14, 2017
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.
Risk: Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE#17V504000August 14, 2017
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.
Risk: 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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM#17V223000March 31, 2017
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.
Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
EQUIPMENT#16V930000December 23, 2016
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.
Risk: If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY#16V926000December 22, 2016
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.
Risk: If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
EQUIPMENT#16V767000October 21, 2016
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.
Risk: If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM#16V586000August 8, 2016
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.
Risk: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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