repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
2014 Kme Predator AerialProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Kme Predator Aerial, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-223 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Kme Predator Aerial has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 Kme Predator Aerial recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Front: control arm
Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kme.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Predator Aerial year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Predator Aerial median. How we score
'05'07'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Predator Aerial owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SAME AS ISSUE NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER 11193052. NO OIL IN THE FAIRFIELD DRIVES THAT TURN THE AERIAL TURNTABLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR REVIEW OF DRIVES IN.PDF,
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