KME 2014 Predator Aerial Recall: Suspension Ball Joint Separation Risk
KME is recalling 2013-2014 Predator Aerial trucks due to potential suspension ball joint separation causing loss of steering control. Owners should contact KME for free inspection and repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator Aerial trucks because ball joints in the front suspension can loosen and separate, leading to loss of steering control. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle is used without proper maintenance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249477-kme-2014-predator-aerial-recall-suspension-ball-joint-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249477-kme-2014-predator-aerial-recall-suspension-ball-joint-separation-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V223000
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“KME 2014 Predator Aerial Recall: Suspension Ball Joint Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249477-kme-2014-predator-aerial-recall-suspension-ball-joint-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V223000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V223000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ball joints in the front suspension can loosen and separate over time. This may cause partial loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven without proper maintenance.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2014 Predator Aerial trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2013-2014 Predator Aerial trucks. The recall covers specific models including Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-570-669-5577 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the ball joint.
Have Dealer Inspect Suspension
Dealers will inspect, clean, and secure the ball joint at no cost as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 38 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix the issue?
The recall began on May 8, 2017, but the remedy is ongoing with no specific deadline mentioned.
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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 #17V223000 (March 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.