KME Predator recalls
NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the KME Predator; the most recent was received 2025-09-06 (Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
All KME Predator campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V584000 | 2025-09-06 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch | Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the… |
| 23V818000 | 2023-12-06 | Electrical System › Wiring | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may f… |
| 23V798000 | 2023-11-26 | Parking Brake | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to mov… |
| 22V607000 | 2022-08-09 | 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, whi… |
| 21V960000 | 2021-12-10 | Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and… |
| 21V097000 | 2021-02-19 | Suspension › Multiple Axle › Torque Arm | 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 P… |
| 20V341000 | 2020-06-10 | 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… |
| 20V192000 | 2020-04-02 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables | 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 … |
| 18V433000 | 2018-06-26 | 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 l… |
| 16V569000 | 2016-08-01 | Power Train › Manual Transmission | 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 P… |
| 16V294000 | 2016-05-12 | 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 … |
| 16V263000 | 2016-05-02 | Structure › Body › Door | 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, pre… |
| 16V129000 | 2016-03-03 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products,… |
| 15V723000 | 2015-11-02 | Power Train › Axle Assembly | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator and Severe Service vehicles manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-He… |
| 15V632000 | 2015-10-08 | Suspension › Front | 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 assem… |
| 14V455000 | 2014-07-25 | 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 buckl… |
| 13V187000 | 2013-05-09 | 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 steerin… |
| 13V137000 | 2013-04-11 | Parking Brake › Conventional › Air | 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, 201… |
| 12V253000 | 2012-06-04 | 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 wit… |
| 11V471000 | 2011-09-08 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Kovatch (kme) is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 predator pumper fire trucks and 2011 5500 rescue fire trucks manufactured from april 2010 through march 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. … |
| 10V386000 | 2010-08-26 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (Kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel seri… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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