2021 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 2021 KME PREDATOR
The 2021 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 PARKING BRAKE, STEERING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.
Recalls for the 2021 KME PREDATOR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 KME PREDATOR, potentially affecting up to 140 vehicles.
Recall 23V798000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, 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 22V607000 — STEERING
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2021 KME PREDATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 KME PREDATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2021 KME PREDATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 KME PREDATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 KME PREDATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 KME PREDATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PREDATOR
- 2016 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2018 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2019 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2020 KME PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2021 KME PREDATOR (current)
- 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