KME redundant PREDATOR recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the KME redundant PREDATOR; the most recent was received 2025-09-06 (Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch).
Recalls by model year
All KME redundant 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… |
| 24V363000 | 2024-05-23 | Parking Brake | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll aw… |
| 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… |
| 23V631000 | 2023-09-12 | Parking Brake | Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brak… |
| 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… |
| 21V905000 | 2021-11-19 | Power Train › Axle Assembly | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture. |
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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