2009 KME PREDATOR

2 recalls — 0 complaints

13V187000 May 9, 2013
STEERING
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tea... Read more
Consequence
A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
695 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
10V386000 Aug 26, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP. (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 PREDATOR MODEL EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. THE SOFTWARE ON THESE ENGINES MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN ... Read more
Consequence
UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PUT FIRST RESPONDERS AND OR THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
Remedy
ALL CUSTOMERS WITH AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL. PLEASE SEE DAIMLER TRUCKS/DETROIT DIESEL'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-005. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-800-547-0712 OR ON L... Read more
64 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT

No complaints found for this vehicle.

KME PREDATOR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KME PREDATOR across all model years (2006–2025).

48 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KME PREDATOR — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2024 1 0 View
2021 3 0 View
2020 3 0 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 4 0 View
2016 5 0 View
2015 2 0 View
2014 4 2 View
2013 6 5 View
2012 3 2 View
2011 4 1 View
2010 3 3 View
2009 (current) 2 0
2008 1 0 View
2007 2 0 View
2006 1 0 View

Other KME Models

Model Recalls Complaints
PREDATOR SS PUMPER 106 0 View
PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER 79 0 View
PREDATOR PUMPER 75 0 View
CUSTOM CHASSIS 70 0 View
PREDATOR SS 61 0 View
PREDATOR SS AERIAL 53 0 View
PREDATOR AERIAL 46 3 View
PANTHER 28 1 View