2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker
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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Body (structure)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Remedy: All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker. 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 Predator Panther Tanker model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kme Predator Panther Tanker model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker
How do I know if my 2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker 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 2012 Kme Predator Panther Tanker; 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 16V606000).
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
- Predator13 complaints
- Predator Aerial3 complaints
- Renegade Fire Engine2 complaints
- Aerialcat1 complaints
- Ariel Cat1 complaints
- Commercial Rescue1 complaints
- Panther1 complaints
- 7600 Tanker0 complaints
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.