2017 KME Predator SS recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2017 KME Predator SS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- 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.
- Jun 26, 2018Crash risk2017 KME Predator, 2016–2018 KME Predator SS, 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial — Equipment
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 safety factor.
18V433000 · 13 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.