2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to suspension welds, electrical system malfunctions, and latch mechanisms on body components.
There are 10 recalls for this model affecting various safety and operational systems. The recalls cover suspension weld integrity, electrical touchscreen malfunctions, and gas spring locking issues among other components. These defects pose risks including loss of vehicle control and injury due to unexpected part movements. Repairs are provided free of charge by authorized dealers.
Recalls- Suspension torque arm welds. Recall 21V097000 affects 88 vehicles. Welds attaching suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may break due to insufficient welding. Broken mounts can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair welds free of charge.
- Electrical touchscreen malfunction. Recall 16V586000 involves 74 vehicles equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. The touchscreens may activate switches falsely without operator knowledge. This can turn accessories on or off unintentionally, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the units at no cost.
- Gas spring lock failure. Recall 19V267000 covers 148 vehicles. The lock for gas springs supporting sliding lift-up covers may be disabled unintentionally, preventing engagement. Covers may fall unexpectedly increasing injury risk. Dealers replace gas springs with new versions or add separate stay arms free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with the KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consultation with a consumer protection attorney could help assess their options.
2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
310
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
88 vehicles affected
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 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
Risk: Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
148 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Risk: If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
74 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Risk: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.