There have been 6 safety recalls for the KME Predator 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 Predator Panther.
a fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 KME Predator Panther, 2022 KME Predator Ss |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2022 predator panther and severe service emergency vehicles. the rear axle drive pinion may fracture. ... 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 🔎 |
The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 KME Predator, 2011 KME Predator, 2010 KME Predator Panther, 2011 KME Predator Panther, 2010 KME Predator Ss, 2011 KME Predator Ss, 2010 KME Predator Xl, 2011 KME Predator Xl |
| Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corporation (kme) is recalling certain 2010-2011 predator, predator ss, predator panther, and predator xl emergency vehicles manufactured from March 1, 2010 through October 10, 2011, equipped with feature code 04azx meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) units.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19, 2021 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 7 |
| 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 |
| Jun. 4, 2012 | Electronic Stability Control | 78 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2022 KME Predator Panther | 1 |
| 2020 KME Predator Panther | 1 |
| 2019 KME Predator Panther | 1 |
| 2018 KME Predator Panther | 1 |
| 2017 KME Predator Panther | 3 |
| 2016 KME Predator Panther | 3 |
| 2015 KME Predator Panther | 1 |
| 2011 KME Predator Panther | 1 |
| 2010 KME Predator Panther | 1 |