There have been 7 safety recalls for the KME Panther. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the KME Panther.
overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 KME Panther, 2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar, 2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: spartan fire, llc (spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 metro star, fc-94, 2025 gladiator, and kme panther vehicles. a missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 KME Panther, 2022 KME Panther, 2023 KME Panther, 2021 KME Predator, 2022 KME Predator, 2023 KME Predator, 2021 KME Severe Service, 2022 KME Severe Service, 2023 KME Severe Service |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2021-2023 predator, panther, and severe service fire trucks. a defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 KME Panther, 2023 KME Panther, 2023 KME Predator, 2022 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2023 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar, 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar, 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar, 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: spartan fire, llc (spartan fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 gladiator, metro star, 2022-2024 fc-94, 2022-2023 kme panther, and 2023 kme predator emergency vehicles. a defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 KME Panther, 2014 KME Panther, 2013 KME Predator, 2014 KME Predator |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 predator and 2014 panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 KME Arff, 2011 KME Arff, 2009 KME Panther, 2010 KME Panther, 2011 KME Panther, 2012 KME Panther, 2013 KME Panther, 2010 KME Panther Ii, 2011 KME Panther Ii, 2012 KME Panther Ii, 2013 KME Panther Ii, 2009 KME Predator, 2010 KME Predator, 2011 KME Predator, 2012 KME Predator, 2013 KME Predator, 2009 KME Predator Ss, 2010 KME Predator Ss, 2011 KME Predator Ss, 2012 KME Predator Ss, 2013 KME Predator Ss |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 predator, predator ss, panther; 2010-2011 arff; and model year 2010-2013 panther ii emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 KME Panther, 2013 KME Panther, 2011 KME Panther Ii, 2012 KME Predator, 2013 KME Predator, 2012 KME Predator Ss, 2013 KME Predator Ss |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator, predator ss, panther, and model year 2011 panther ii emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 24, 2024 | Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer:hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder | 50 |
| Nov. 26, 2023 | Parking Brake | 44 |
| Sep. 12, 2023 | Parking Brake | 659 |
| Jul. 25, 2014 | Seat Belt | 10 |
| May. 9, 2013 | Steering | 695 |
| Apr. 11, 2013 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 40 |
| Oct. 26, 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 14 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 KME Panther | 1 |
| 2023 KME Panther | 2 |
| 2022 KME Panther | 2 |
| 2021 KME Panther | 1 |
| 2014 KME Panther | 1 |
| 2013 KME Panther | 3 |
| 2012 KME Panther | 2 |
| 2011 KME Panther | 1 |
| 2010 KME Panther | 1 |
| 2009 KME Panther | 1 |
| 2006 KME Panther | 1 |