2018 KME PREDATOR — 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
The 2018 KME PREDATOR 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
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 KME PREDATOR, potentially affecting up to 1,106 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 20V192000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 678 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, and 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis vehicles. An electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will clean the jumper studs, connection surfaces, and connections. Additionally, the connection surfaces and wire terminals will then be sealed with a silicone electrical sealant. All services will be performed free of charge. The...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KME PREDATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KME PREDATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KME PREDATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KME PREDATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KME PREDATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KME PREDATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR
- 2013 KME PREDATOR — 5 complaints
- 2014 KME PREDATOR — 2 complaints
- 2015 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR (current)
- 2019 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2020 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2021 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