2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to structural components, suspension, and lighting based on recall data.
There are 12 recalls addressing multiple systems including the hydraulic cab lift, suspension welds, exterior lighting, and locking mechanisms.
Recalls- Hydraulic cab lift failure. Recall 19V528000 affects 529 vehicles. The hydraulic velocity fuses may fail to activate, allowing the cab to close quickly and potentially injuring occupants underneath. Dealers will replace the velocity fuses free of charge. Notification began August 29, 2019.
- Suspension mount weld defects. Recall 21V097000 covers 88 vehicles where welds attaching suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may break, risking loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and repair weld defects at no cost. Notification began April 9, 2021.
- Excessive brightness in rear lights. Recall 20V487000 affects 38 vehicles with Code 3 7x9 LED stop-tail-turn-reverse lights that exceed allowed brightness, impairing other drivers’ vision. Vehicle owners will receive filter kits from Code 3 free of charge. Notification began October 9, 2020.
- Sliding cover lock failure. Recall 19V267000 impacts 148 vehicles where gas spring locks may be disabled, causing the sliding lift-up cover to fall unexpectedly and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace gas springs or add a stay arm free of charge. Notification began May 23, 2019.
- Brake lights illuminate incorrectly. Recall 18V622000 involves 111 vehicles with Whelen accessory brake lights that may light without brake application, confusing other drivers. Dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. Notification began November 2, 2018.
Owners with repeated repairs or safety-related defects on these vehicles may want to review their rights under state lemon laws.
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
914
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 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.
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
38 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Rescue, 2018 Predator Panther Pumper and Commercial Skid, 2018-2020 Predator SS Aerial, 2020 Predator Panther Tanker, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Commercial Rescue, 2015-2019 Commercial Tanker, 2018-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2017 Predator SS Chassis and 2018-2021 Predator SS Pumper vehicles equipped with certain Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
529 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
Risk: If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
2018 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.
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
111 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.