KME Predator Aerial (2014) Ladder Rotation Risk Recall
KME is recalling 2014-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles due to potential ladder rotation issues after joystick release. Owners must contact KME for free software reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles because software may cause the ladder to rotate unexpectedly after the joystick is released. This could increase injury risk during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249480-kme-predator-aerial-2014-ladder-rotation-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249480-kme-predator-aerial-2014-ladder-rotation-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V503000
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“KME Predator Aerial (2014) Ladder Rotation Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249480-kme-predator-aerial-2014-ladder-rotation-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V503000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V503000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software controlling ladder rotation may allow the ladder to keep moving even after the user releases the rotation joystick. This unintended movement could cause the ladder to tip or fall, increasing injury risk during use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2016 KME Predator SS Aerial and Predator Aerial vehicles are affected. Users who operate these vehicles with ladders are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2016 model years of KME Predator SS Aerial or Predator Aerial vehicles. The recall began on October 3, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-800-235-3926 to schedule free software reprogramming for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 50 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 #17V503000 (August 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.