2020 KME PREDATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 KME PREDATOR
The 2020 KME PREDATOR 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:WIRING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
Recalls for the 2020 KME PREDATOR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2020 KME PREDATOR, potentially affecting up to 785 vehicles.
Recall 23V818000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 22 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Consequence: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Recall 21V960000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 85 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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 2020 KME PREDATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 KME PREDATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2020 KME PREDATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 KME PREDATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 KME PREDATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 KME PREDATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR
- 2015 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2016 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2019 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2020 KME PREDATOR (current)
- 2021 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2024 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2025 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