2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the aerial ladder and electrical systems based on recall data.
There are 10 recalls affecting various components, mostly involving aerial ladder control software, electrical systems, and equipment safety features. These recalls aim to address potential injury risks and equipment malfunctions through software updates, hardware reinforcements, and inspections.
Recalls- Ladder rotation software. (NHTSA Recall 17V503000) A defect in the ladder rotation circuit software may cause the ladder to rotate after the joystick is released. Fourteen vehicles were affected. The unintended rotation increases injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the software free of charge.
- Touchscreen false activations. (NHTSA Recall 16V586000) Seventy-four vehicles equipped with Hale Products Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens may experience false switch activations causing accessories to turn on or off without operator knowledge. This raises crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the units free of charge.
- Water way trolley separation. (NHTSA Recall 16V767000) Fifty-four vehicles with aerial water way trolleys risk trolley separation from the ladder. This may cause falling parts and injury. Dealers will install reinforcement inserts to side clamps free of charge.
- Ladder tip speed software error. (NHTSA Recall 17V504000) Twenty vehicles may have ladder tip control speed unexpectedly switch from 20 to 100 percent. The sudden acceleration poses injury risk. Dealers will update ladder speed software at no cost.
- Flashlight battery explosion. (NHTSA Recall 20V051000) Forty-one vehicles with Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlight battery packs risk explosions while charging, increasing injury risk. KME will coordinate battery returns and repairs free of charge.
- Tether control unplugging. (NHTSA Recall 18V393000) Twelve vehicles equipped with aerial platform tether control risk continued aerial movement if the tether control is unplugged during operation. This can cause injury. Dealers will install updated software to stop movement free of charge.
- Ladder position sensor water leak. (NHTSA Recall 16V930000) Eighty-two vehicles may experience water leakage into the ladder position sensor causing the ladder to contact the vehicle or be positioned improperly. This increases injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace components as needed free of charge.
- Rear axle S-cam brake engagement. (NHTSA Recall 16V926000) Ten vehicles with tandem rear axles risk uncommanded brake engagement, causing wheel lockup and increasing crash and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten S-cam bracket hardware free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with their 2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney specializing in consumer protection and lemon law is advisable.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
307
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
41 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Risk: A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
12 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
Risk: If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
14 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released.
Risk: Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
20 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.
Risk: The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
54 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
Risk: If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
74 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Risk: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
10 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
Risk: If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
82 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial and Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, 2014-2017 Predator SS TDA, and 2012-2017 Predator SS Aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.