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2018 Kme Predator AerialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-622 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 25%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Kme Predator Aerial has problems

1 complaint 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.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2018 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.

72%repaired · 2020 Q4

Hood: hinge and attachments

Recall 19V-528 · Jul 12, 2019 · 529 vehicles · 381 repaired

Risk. If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

25%repaired · 2020 Q1

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 18V-622 · Sep 13, 2018 · 111 vehicles · 28 repaired

Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%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 →

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

2018 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CREW CAB INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE MALFUNCTIONS. THIS CAUSES NOT TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE TRAPPING THEM. THE CAUSE IS DUE TO THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT ATTACHED THE INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE HANDLE CONNECTING ROD TO THE LATCH RELEASE MECHANISM FAILING. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITHIN A 7…
Complaint 11219799 · Jun 13, 2019 · 3,120 miles

Own a 2018 Predator Aerial?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.