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Vehicle recall 17V504000 · August 14, 2017

KME Predator SS Aerial and Predator Aerial

A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
17V504000
Reported to NHTSA
August 14, 2017
Filed by
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Owner notification
October 3, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
20
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Software; Equipment
Recall 17V504000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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