2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues relating to structural components, lighting systems, suspension, and equipment malfunctions based on recall data.
Several recalls affect this vehicle targeting systems such as body structure, suspension, electrical components, lighting, and firefighting equipment. Recalls generally address potential safety hazards including component failures that increase risk of injury or crashes. The manufacturer offers repairs or replacements free of charge under these recalls.
Recalls- Hood hinge and attachments. Recall 19V528000 affects 529 vehicles. Hydraulic velocity fuses on the cab lift may fail to activate and lock the cab, risking injury if the cab lowers unexpectedly. KME will replace velocity fuses at no cost. The recall started August 2019.
- Suspension torque arm welds. Recall 21V097000 covers 88 vehicles. Insufficient welds attaching mounts to the rear axle may break, causing mounts to separate and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the welds free of charge. The recall began April 2021.
- Battery packs for flashlights. Recall 20V051000 involves 41 vehicles. Flashlight battery packs may explode during charging, posing injury hazards. Affected batteries will be returned and repaired at no cost. The recall started March 2020.
- Exterior lighting brightness. Recall 20V487000 affects 38 vehicles. Certain LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights may exceed maximum brightness limits, impairing vision of other drivers and increasing crash risk. Dealers provide filter kits free of charge. Recall began October 2020.
- Sliding cover gas spring locks. Recall 19V267000 covers 148 vehicles. Lock mechanisms for the gas springs on sliding lift-up covers may fail to engage, risking unexpected cover falls and injury. KME will replace gas springs with improved locking mechanisms or add stay arms free of charge. The recall started May 2019.
- Accessory brake lights. Recall 18V622000 includes 111 vehicles. Some brake lights may incorrectly illuminate without brake pedal input, confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace faulty brake lights free of charge. The recall began November 2018.
- Pressure relief valve equipment. Recall 17V765000 affects 74 vehicles. Rings securing pressure relief valves on fire pump water systems may corrode and fail, reducing water pressure and hindering firefighting. KME will install remedy kits free of charge. Recall started January 2018.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney familiar with vehicle defects could help clarify those rights.
2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1029
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 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.
2018 KME PREDATOR SS 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 SS PUMPER
41 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Risk: A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
2018 KME PREDATOR SS 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 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.
2018 KME PREDATOR SS 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.
2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER
74 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.