2013 KME Predator recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 KME Predator. 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.
- May 2, 2016Crash risk2012–2014 KME Predator — Structure
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.
16V263000 · 14 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Oct 8, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 KME Predator — Suspension
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.
15V632000 · 8 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Jul 25, 2014Crash risk2013–2014 KME Panther, 2013–2014 KME Predator — Seat Belts
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Predator and 2014 Panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
14V455000 · 10 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- May 9, 2013Crash risk2010–2011 KME Arff, 2009–2013 KME Panther, 2010–2013 KME Panther II and 2 other models — Steering
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 tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
13V187000 · 695 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Apr 11, 2013Fire risk2012–2013 KME Panther, 2011 KME Panther II, 2012–2013 KME Predator and 1 other model — Parking Brake
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
13V137000 · 40 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.