KME Predator Aerial (2014) Recall: Water Trolley May Fall Risk
KME is recalling 2014 Predator TDA aerials with water way trollies that may separate from ladders, causing falls and injury. Owners must contact KME for free repairs by December 1, 2016.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling 2014 Predator TDA aerials where the water way trolley could separate from the ladder, potentially causing falls and injuries. This recall affects users who operate these specific emergency vehicles. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249478-kme-predator-aerial-2014-recall-water-trolley-may-fall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249478-kme-predator-aerial-2014-recall-water-trolley-may-fall-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V767000
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“KME Predator Aerial (2014) Recall: Water Trolley May Fall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249478-kme-predator-aerial-2014-recall-water-trolley-may-fall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V767000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V767000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall and cause injury to people nearby. This separation could happen during normal use, especially when the trolley is not securely attached.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Predator TDA aerials are affected. Emergency vehicle operators using these models are most at risk due to the potential for falls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014 Predator TDA aerials with water way trollies. The recall covers specific emergency vehicles sold between 2014 and 2015.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-800-235-3928 to schedule a free repair for the water way trolley re-enforcement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 41 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #16V767000 (October 21, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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.
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