2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
The 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
Recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, potentially affecting up to 678 vehicles.
Recall 20V192000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 678 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 retaining ring for the stud.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will clean the jumper studs, connection surfaces, and connections. Additionally, the connection surfaces and wire terminals will then be sealed with a silicone electrical sealant. All services will be performed free of charge. The...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR PANTHER
- 2015 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER (current)
- 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2020 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2022 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
Other KME Models
- KME PREDATOR — 13 total complaints
- KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 3 total complaints
- KME AERIALCAT — 2 total complaints
- KME RENEGADE FIRE ENGINE — 2 total complaints
- KME ARIEL CAT — 1 total complaint
- KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE — 1 total complaint
- KME PANTHER — 1 total complaint
- KME 7600 TANKER — 0 total complaints