KME Predator Aerial (2018) Recall: Unplugged Tether Risk
KME is recalling 2015-2018 Predator Aerials with tether control issues that could cause injury if unplugged during operation. Get free software update to fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling certain 2015-2018 Predator Aerial emergency vehicles. If the tether control unplugs while operating, the aerial may continue moving, increasing injury risk. The fix is a free software update. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225147-kme-predator-aerial-2018-recall-unplugged-tether-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225147-kme-predator-aerial-2018-recall-unplugged-tether-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V393000
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“KME Predator Aerial (2018) Recall: Unplugged Tether Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225147-kme-predator-aerial-2018-recall-unplugged-tether-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V393000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V393000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the tether control unplugs while the aerial is operating, the last command will continue to be executed. This can cause the aerial to move unexpectedly, potentially leading to injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles with tether control systems are affected. Emergency responders using these vehicles face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles with tether control systems. The recall covers models equipped with optional modular platform tether control.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-800-235-3928 to get the free software update for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V393000 (December 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.