2017 KME PREDATOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 KME Predator has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and mechanical components through recalls. There are no direct owner complaints to consider in this case.
There are 14 recalls that affect multiple systems on the 2017 KME Predator including equipment load devices, suspension mounts, braking systems, driveline components, and electrical battery connections. These recalls address safety risks such as device deformation, loss of vehicle control, crash hazards, and potential vehicle inoperability.
Recalls- Equipment load device. Camp no. 18V433000 affected 13 vehicles. The optional tip mounted lifting device on aerial ladders may deform under rated loads. This increases the risk of injury. Owners were notified and dealers replace the lifting device free of charge.
- Suspension welds. Camp no. 21V097000 affected 88 vehicles. Insufficient welds attaching suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle could break, causing mounts to separate. This can lead to loss of control and increased crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair welds free of charge.
- Service brakes. Camp no. 20V341000 affected 107 vehicles. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace incorrect mounting hardware free of charge.
- Power train driveshaft. Camp no. 20V341000 affected 107 vehicles. Related to the same Telma axial retarder defect, separation risks apply to the driveline component. Repairs and inspections are done at no cost to owners.
- Electrical battery cables. Camp no. 20V192000 affected 678 vehicles. Corrosion between battery jumper studs and retaining rings may cause electrical shorts that drain the battery. This could prevent emergency vehicle operation, raising safety risks. Dealers clean and seal connections free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or recalls involving safety defects or unresolved issues may have rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation is advisable to understand available protections.
2017 KME PREDATOR Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
886
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 KME PREDATOR
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.
2017 KME PREDATOR
678 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, and 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis vehicles. An electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud.
Risk: An electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
2017 KME PREDATOR
107 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 Predator, and 2014 KME commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Risk: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
2017 KME PREDATOR
13 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
Risk: Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.