There have been 17 safety recalls for the KME Predator. 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 Predator.
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 🔎 |
a retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2011 KME Predator, 2013 KME Predator, 2014 KME Predator, 2017 KME Predator, 2018 KME Predator, 2015 KME Predator Panther, 2011 KME Predator Ss, 2013 KME Predator Ss, 2014 KME Predator Ss, 2015 KME Predator Ss, 2016 KME Predator Ss, 2017 KME Predator Ss, 2018 KME Predator Ss, 2019 KME Predator Ss, 2020 KME Predator Ss |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Recall Summary: kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 predator severe service, 2015 predator panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 predator, and 2014 kme commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional telma induction braking systems.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2017 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2018 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2019 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2016 KME Predator, 2017 KME Predator, 2018 KME Predator, 2019 KME Predator, 2020 KME Predator, 2016 KME Predator Panther, 2017 KME Predator Panther, 2018 KME Predator Panther, 2019 KME Predator Panther, 2020 KME Predator Panther |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2016-2020 predator custom, predator panther, predator severe service, and 2016-2019 commercial cab/chassis vehicles. an electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KME Predator, 2016 KME Predator Panther, 2017 KME Predator Panther, 2015 KME Predator Ss, 2016 KME Predator Ss, 2017 KME Predator Ss |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 predator ss tractor drawn aerial, predator ss aerial, predator pumper, predator aerial, m114 tanker, 7600 tanker, 7600 pumper, 7400 tanker, 4400 pumper, and fdny pumper and 2016-2017 predator ss pumper and predator panther ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KME Predator, 2016 KME Predator Panther, 2017 KME Predator Panther, 2016 KME Predator Ss, 2017 KME Predator Ss, 2016 Navistar 4400, 2016 Navistar 7400 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 kme predator and kme 2016-2107 predator severe service and panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 KME Predator, 2013 KME Predator, 2014 KME Predator |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 predator severe-service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 KME Predator, 2016 KME Predator |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 predator emergency vehicles manufactured from may 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with k gearboxes manufactured by hale products, inc.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KME Predator, 2016 KME Severe Service |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 predator and severe service vehicles manufactured may 8, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 KME Predator, 2014 KME Predator, 2015 KME Predator |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 26, 2023 | Parking Brake | 44 |
| Sep. 12, 2023 | Parking Brake | 659 |
| Jun. 10, 2020 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 107 |
| Apr. 2, 2020 | Electrical System:battery | 678 |
| Aug. 1, 2016 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 112 |
| May. 12, 2016 | Equipment | 108 |
| May. 2, 2016 | Structure:body:door | 14 |
| Mar. 3, 2016 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 18 |
| Nov. 2, 2015 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 3 |
| Oct. 8, 2015 | Suspension:front | 8 |
| Jul. 25, 2014 | Seat Belt | 10 |
| May. 9, 2013 | Steering | 695 |
| Apr. 11, 2013 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 40 |
| Jun. 4, 2012 | Electronic Stability Control | 78 |
| Sep. 8, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Aug. 26, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 64 |
| Jun. 12, 2008 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 122 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 KME Predator | 2 |
| 2022 KME Predator | 1 |
| 2021 KME Predator | 1 |
| 2020 KME Predator | 1 |
| 2019 KME Predator | 1 |
| 2018 KME Predator | 2 |
| 2017 KME Predator | 2 |
| 2016 KME Predator | 5 |
| 2015 KME Predator | 2 |
| 2014 KME Predator | 4 |
| 2013 KME Predator | 6 |
| 2012 KME Predator | 3 |
| 2011 KME Predator | 4 |
| 2010 KME Predator | 3 |
| 2009 KME Predator | 2 |
| 2008 KME Predator | 1 |
| 2007 KME Predator | 2 |
| 2006 KME Predator | 1 |