2022 KME redundant PREDATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR
The 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, STEERING.
Recalls for the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR, potentially affecting up to 88 vehicles.
Recall 24V363000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →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 21V905000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 26 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME redundant PREDATOR
- 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR (current)
- 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR — 0 complaints
- 2024 KME redundant PREDATOR — 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