2018 KME PREDATOR SS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS
The 2018 KME PREDATOR SS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS, potentially affecting up to 441 vehicles.
Recall 20V341000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 107 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Consequence: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
View full details →Recall 20V341000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 107 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Consequence: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
View full details →Recall 20V341000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 107 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Consequence: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
View full details →Recall 20V341000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 107 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Consequence: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
View full details →Recall 18V433000 — EQUIPMENT
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
Consequence: Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KME PREDATOR SS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR SS
- 2013 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2014 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2015 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR SS (current)
- 2019 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2020 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2021 KME PREDATOR SS — 0 complaints
- 2022 KME PREDATOR SS — 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