2014 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components covered under recall notices rather than unsolicited complaints.
Twelve recalls affect this vehicle involving suspension, electrical systems, latches and locks, hydraulic brakes, and steering components. These recalls address defects that could impair vehicle safety and operation.
Recalls- Suspension torque arm. Recall 21V097000 affects 88 vehicles due to possibly insufficiently welded suspension and torque rod mounts that may break, causing mounts to separate from the axle and resulting in loss of vehicle control. Repairs involve inspection and welding corrections at no charge. Owners were notified starting April 9, 2021.
- Electrical system touchscreens. Recall 16V586000 involves 74 vehicles with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens that can falsely activate switches, turning accessories on or off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the units for free. Recall notification began October 14, 2016.
- Sliding cover gas spring locks. Recall 19V267000 covers 148 vehicles where the lock for gas springs on sliding lift-up covers may be disabled unintentionally, risking unexpected cover falls and injury. The fix replaces gas springs with new locking mechanisms or adds a stay arm at no cost. The recall started May 23, 2019.
- Hydraulic brake hoses. Recall 18V237000 affects 38 vehicles with improperly routed braided hoses near the starter power stud, risking leaks and electrical shorts that increase fire hazards. Dealers will inspect, clear, and replace damaged hoses with chafe guards free of charge. Recall began May 22, 2018.
- Front suspension control arm ball joints. Recall 17V223000 applies to 9 vehicles where ball joints can loosen and separate, causing partial or total steering loss. Inspections and securing procedures will be performed at no cost. Notifications started May 8, 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional may help clarify those rights in the context of ongoing issues or recall concerns.
2014 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
357
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 KME PREDATOR SS 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 SS 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 SS PUMPER
38 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
Risk: A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER
9 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 KME PREDATOR SS 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.