2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
The 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, potentially affecting up to 37 vehicles.
Recall 22V607000 — STEERING
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Recall 21V905000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 26 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER.
Safety Rating for the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR PANTHER
- 2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2020 KME PREDATOR PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER (current)
- 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