Every 2018 Kme Predator recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes · NHTSA 20V341000
Oct 6, 2020Service Brakes
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V341000 →Structure · NHTSA 19V528000
Dec 7, 2019Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge and Attachments
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
- Risk
- If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Fix
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Full recall details for 19V528000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 19V267000
Feb 4, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
- Risk
- If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
- Fix
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Full recall details for 19V267000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V393000
Dec 6, 2018Equipment
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
- Risk
- If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
- Fix
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Full recall details for 18V393000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 18V622000
Sep 13, 2018Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS TDA, and Predator TDA vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Full recall details for 18V622000 →
2018 Kme Predator complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kme Predator. Kme has issued at least 2 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (5)
- Service Brakes (2)
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 Kme Predator
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kme Predator. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“THE CREW CAB INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE MALFUNCTIONS. THIS CAUSES NOT TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE TRAPPING THEM. THE CAUSE IS DUE TO THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT ATTACHED THE INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE HANDLE CONNECTING ROD TO THE LATCH RELEASE MECHANISM FAILING.”
2018 KME PREDATOR AERIALJun 13, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11219799
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