19 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Kme Predator, across model years 2009–2020. Every recall repair is free at any Kme dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Predator by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2013 Kme Predator has the most recalls (13) and the most owner complaints (6).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Kme Predator model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | no data |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 |
| 2013 | 13 | 6 |
| 2014 | 11 | 3 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | no data |
| 2022 | 0 | no data |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
KME is recalling 2014 Predator vehicles with Telma induction braking systems due to risk of brake retarder separating during use. Owners must have hardware inspected and replaced by dealers.
KME is recalling certain 2018 Predator Aerial models due to hydraulic velocity fuses that may fail to stop the cab from lowering, risking injury to workers underneath.
KME is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue and other models due to a risk of sliding cover falling unexpectedly, potentially causing injury. Owners should contact KME for free replacement of gas springs with improved locking.
KME is recalling 2015-2018 Predator Aerials with tether control issues that could cause injury if unplugged during operation. Get free software update to fix.
KME recalls 2018 Predator Aerials with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, risking crashes. Owners must have brake lights replaced free by November 2, 2018.
When the Kme Predator recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the Kme Predator; the most reported area is structure. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Kme Predator complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 19 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Kme Predator, covering model years 2009–2020. The most recent was issued Oct 6, 2020 (Service Brakes).
The 2013 Kme Predator has the most, with 13 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (4), Structure (3), Electrical System (2), Suspension (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Kme dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Kme to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Kme dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.