2014 KME PREDATOR RESCUE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 KME PREDATOR RESCUE has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to suspension components and electrical system malfunctions based on the recall data.
There are 9 recalls affecting various systems on the vehicle including suspension mounts and the electrical touchscreen interface. These defects involve potential weld failures and unintended electrical activations that could impact vehicle control and operational safety.
Recalls- Suspension torque arm welds. Recall 21V097000 affects 88 vehicles due to insufficient welding on suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle. Broken welds may cause mount separation leading to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair defects free of charge. The recall started April 9, 2021.
- Electrical touchscreen system. Recall 16V586000 covers 74 vehicles equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. False switch activations can cause accessories to turn on or off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the units free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to safety recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney is advisable for those affected by persistent defects or recall compliance problems.
2014 KME PREDATOR RESCUE Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
162
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 KME PREDATOR RESCUE
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 RESCUE
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.