KME Predator Panther recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the KME Predator Panther, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Aug 9, 2022Crash risk2021 KME Predator, 2021–2022 KME Predator Panther, 2021–2022 KME Predator SS and 1 other model — Steering
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.
22V607000 · 11 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Nov 19, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 KME Predator Panther, 2022 KME Predator SS, 2022 KME Redundant Predator — Power Train
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.
21V905000 · 26 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jun 10, 2020Crash risk2014 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2011–2018 KME Predator, 2015 KME Predator Panther and 1 other model — Service Brakes
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.
20V341000 · 107 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Apr 2, 2020Crash risk2016–2019 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2016–2020 KME Predator, 2016–2020 KME Predator Panther — Electrical System
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, and 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis vehicles. An electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud.
20V192000 · 678 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 1, 2016Fire risk2016 KME Predator, 2016–2017 KME Predator Panther, 2015–2017 KME Predator SS — Power Train
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 Pumper and 2015-2017 M2 Pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
16V569000 · 112 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- May 12, 2016Fire risk2016 KME Predator, 2016–2017 KME Predator Panther, 2016–2017 KME Predator SS and 2 other models — Equipment
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 improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
16V294000 · 108 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jun 4, 2012Crash risk2010–2011 KME Predator, 2010–2011 KME Predator Panther, 2010–2011 KME Predator SS and 1 other model — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010-2011 PREDATOR, PREDATOR SS, PREDATOR PANTHER, AND PREDATOR XL EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZX MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
12V253000 · 78 units · KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP