KME Predator Tanker recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the KME Predator Tanker, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 12, 2019Crash risk2017–2019 KME Predator Aerial, 2017–2019 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2016–2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper and 11 other models — Structure
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
19V528000 · 529 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Sep 13, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 KME Commercial Pumper, 2017–2018 KME Commercial Rescue, 2017–2019 KME Commercial Tanker and 12 other models — Exterior Lighting
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS TDA, and Predator TDA vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V622000 · 111 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Mar 14, 2018Crash risk2007 KME Predator Aerial, 2007–2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2008–2011 KME Predator Rescue and 2 other models — Suspension
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
18V172000 · 12 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jun 28, 2017Crash risk2017 KME Predator Tanker — Fuel System, Diesel
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 Predator Tanker truck equipped with a Cummins ISX 15L engine. The affected engine has a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
17V409000 · 1 unit · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.