2015 Kme Predator AerialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Kme Predator Aerial. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-237 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 32%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Kme Predator Aerial has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2015 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 · 2018 Q4

Equipment

Recall 18V-393 · Jun 12, 2018 · 12 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

repaired · 2019 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 18V-237 · Apr 13, 2018 · 38 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

repaired · 2017 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 17V-503 · Aug 14, 2017 · 14 vehicles · 14 repaired

Risk. Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

repaired · 2018 Q2

Equipment

Recall 16V-930 · Dec 23, 2016 · 82 vehicles · 81 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment

Recall 16V-767 · Oct 21, 2016 · 54 vehicles · 54 repaired

Risk. If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2015 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

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