2013 KME Predator Pumper recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 KME Predator Pumper. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 19, 2021Crash risk2017 KME Predator, 2014–2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper, 2013–2017 KME Predator Pumper and 3 other models — Suspension
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
21V097000 · 88 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Apr 2, 2019Crash risk2014–2019 KME Commercial Pumper, 2017 KME Commercial Rescue, 2015–2019 KME Commercial Wildland and 6 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
19V267000 · 148 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Apr 13, 2018Fire risk2015–2016 KME Predator Aerial, 2012–2016 KME Predator Pumper, 2012–2016 KME Predator SS Pumper — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
18V237000 · 38 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 16, 2016Crash risk2012–2013 KME Predator Aerial, 2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2013 KME Predator Panther Pumper and 3 other models — Structure
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
16V606000 · 27 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 8, 2016Crash risk2014 KME 7600 Tanker, 2013–2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper and 7 other models — Electrical System
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
16V586000 · 74 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.