KME Predator Aerial (2014) Recall: Ladder Speed Error Risk
KME recalls 2012-2014 Predator Aerial and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles due to a software error that may cause ladder speed to unexpectedly jump from 20% to 100%.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error can cause the ladder speed to unexpectedly jump from 20% to 100%, increasing injury risk during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249481-kme-predator-aerial-2014-recall-ladder-speed-error-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249481-kme-predator-aerial-2014-recall-ladder-speed-error-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V504000
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“KME Predator Aerial (2014) Recall: Ladder Speed Error Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249481-kme-predator-aerial-2014-recall-ladder-speed-error-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V504000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V504000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. This sudden speed increase could lead to loss of control or injury to the operator or people nearby.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2014 Predator Aerial and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles are affected. Those operating the ladder frequently face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2012-2014 Predator Aerial or 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. The recall began on October 3, 2017, and KME will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-800-235-3926 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
Update Ladder Speed Software
KME will provide a free software update to correct the speed control issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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 #17V504000 (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.
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