2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
The 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
Recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA, potentially affecting up to 681 vehicles.
Recall 20V051000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 41 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Consequence: A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: KME will notify the affected owners and will arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall March 19, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Recall 19V528000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 529 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or...
Consequence: If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Recall 18V622000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 111 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS TDA, and Predator TDA vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring...
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR SS TDA
- 2014 KME PREDATOR SS TDA — 0 complaints
- 2015 KME PREDATOR SS TDA — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR SS TDA — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR SS TDA — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA (current)
- 2019 KME PREDATOR SS TDA — 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