2006 Kme Panther Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Kme Panther. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Kme Panther
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain trucks built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines. The connecting rods which transfer energy from the piston to the crankshaft are defective and can result in seizure of the piston pin. A piston pin seizure can result in a mission-disabling engine failure.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the connecting rods free of charge (please see 06e037). Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or kme at 1-800-235-3928.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2006 Kme Panther. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Kme Panther model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kme Panther model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Kme Panther | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Kme Panther | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Kme Panther | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Kme Panther | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Kme Panther | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Kme Panther | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Kme Panther | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Kme Panther | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Kme Panther | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Kme Panther | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Kme Panther | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 Kme Panther | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Kme Panther
How do I know if my 2006 Kme Panther has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Kme Panther; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kme dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V407000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kme models
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- Renegade Fire Engine2 complaints
- Aerialcat1 complaints
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- Commercial Rescue1 complaints
- 7600 Tanker0 complaints
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.