2013 KME PREDATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 KME PREDATOR
The 2013 KME PREDATOR has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 KME PREDATOR
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2013 KME PREDATOR, potentially affecting up to 1,195 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 16V263000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 14 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Consequence: If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
View full details →Recall 15V632000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
View full details →Recall 14V455000 — SEAT BELTS
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Predator and 2014 Panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus,...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-800-235-3926. Kovatch's number for this campaign is 2014-SR01.
View full details →Recall 13V187000 — STEERING
| 695 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Consequence: A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
View full details →Recall 13V137000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 40 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may...
Consequence: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in May 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5132.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 KME PREDATOR
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KME PREDATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CABIN DOOR LATCHES COME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE MIDDLE THRU BOLT FOR THE LATCH LOOSENS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENING OF THE LATCH MECHANISM, AND ALSO CAUSING THE LATCH TO FAIL TO SECURE THE DOOR.
CABIN DOOR LATCHES COME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE MIDDLE THRU BOLT FOR THE LATCH LOOSENS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENING OF THE LATCH MECHANISM, AND ALSO CAUSING THE LATCH TO FAIL TO SECURE THE DOOR.
CABIN DOOR OPENS WITHOUT WARNING, SOMETIMES WHILE TRUCK IS IN MOTION. THRU BOLT LOOSENS CAUSING THE LATCH TO OPEN.
CABIN DOOR OPENS WITHOUT WARNING, SOMETIMES WHILE TRUCK IS IN MOTION. THRU BOLT LOOSENS CAUSING THE LATCH TO OPEN.
DOOR OPENS WITHOUT WARNING FROM FAILURE OF LATCH MECHANISM TO SECURELY HOLD THE DOOR SHUT. THE THRU BOLT LOOSENS ON ITS OWN.
Safety Rating for the 2013 KME PREDATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 KME PREDATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 KME PREDATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 KME PREDATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR
- 2008 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2009 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2010 KME PREDATOR — 3 complaints
- 2011 KME PREDATOR — 1 complaint
- 2012 KME PREDATOR — 2 complaints
- 2013 KME PREDATOR (current)
- 2014 KME PREDATOR — 2 complaints
- 2015 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
Other KME Models
- 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
- KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS — 0 total complaints