2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER
The 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Recalls for the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, potentially affecting up to 225 vehicles.
Recall 19V267000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 148 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Consequence: If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of...
View full details →Recall 18V237000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
Consequence: A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Recall 18V172000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front...
Consequence: A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Recall 16V606000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Consequence: If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER.
Safety Rating for the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR PUMPER
- 2007 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2008 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2009 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2010 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2011 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER (current)
- 2013 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2014 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2015 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR PUMPER — 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