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2016 KME PREDATOR SS

5 recalls — 0 complaints

20V341000 Jun 10, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
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 brakin... Read more
Consequence
A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
107 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
18V433000 Jun 26, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or saf... Read more
Consequence
Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
13 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
16V569000 Aug 1, 2016
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator SS Tractor Drawn Aerial, Predator SS Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Aerial, M114 Tanker, 7600 Tanker, 7600 Pumper, 7400 Tanker, 4400 Pumper, and FDNY Pumper and 2016-2017 Predator SS Pumper and Predator Panther Pu... Read more
Consequence
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
112 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
16V372000 May 27, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator Severe Service vehicles manufactured August 28, 2014, to January 27, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery pa... Read more
Consequence
If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KME will notify owners to inspect the flashlights and battery packs, and request replacements from Pelican, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
9 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
16V294000 May 12, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 KME Predator and KME 2016-2107 Predator Severe Service and Panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been imprope... Read more
Consequence
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569.
108 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

KME PREDATOR SS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KME PREDATOR SS across all model years (2009–2022).

34 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KME PREDATOR SS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 3 0 View
2021 2 0 View
2020 2 0 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 4 0 View
2016 (current) 5 0
2015 3 0 View
2014 1 0 View
2013 3 0 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 1 0 View

Other KME Models

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PREDATOR SS PUMPER 106 0 View
PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER 79 0 View
PREDATOR PUMPER 75 0 View
PREDATOR 72 13 View
CUSTOM CHASSIS 70 0 View
PREDATOR SS AERIAL 53 0 View
PREDATOR AERIAL 46 3 View
PANTHER 28 1 View