2014 Kme Aerialcat Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2014 Kme Aerialcat. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Kme/kovatch aerial fire apparatus built with a tag axle rear suspension system pose safety concerns for occupants and the public. The rear suspension system is designed with several flaws, of which kme knows about. The rear tag axle, at times does not lock out at highway speeds, causing the…”
“Kme/kovatch aerial fire apparatus built with a tag axle rear suspension system pose safety concerns for occupants and the public. The rear suspension system is designed with several flaws, of which kme knows about. The rear tag axle, at times does not lock out at highway speeds, causing the…”
Defect investigations
Aerial Turntable Failures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this PE on November 12th, 2019 after receiving 2 consumer complaints alleging the aerial turntable on their 2013 KME fire trucks were supplied from the manufacturer without lubrication. When inspected, it was found that some of the turntable internal gears had seized…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Kme Aerialcat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.