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Kme Predator Pumper Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 14 model years of the Kme Predator Pumper (2007–2020).

11
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2013
year with most recalls

Pick your Kme Predator Pumper model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2020 Kme Predator Pumper10
2019 Kme Predator Pumper40
2018 Kme Predator Pumper30
2017 Kme Predator Pumper30
2016 Kme Predator Pumper50
2015 Kme Predator Pumper40
2014 Kme Predator Pumper50
2013 Kme Predator Pumper50
2012 Kme Predator Pumper40
2011 Kme Predator Pumper10
2010 Kme Predator Pumper10
2009 Kme Predator Pumper10
2008 Kme Predator Pumper10
2007 Kme Predator Pumper10

All Kme Predator Pumper recalls (11)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Kme Predator Pumper, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Torque arm (suspension)

    NHTSA 21V097000 Reported 88 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

  2. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 19V577000 Reported 3 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial and Predator Pumper fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and Reyco Granning and KME dealers will work together to install a new shock mount bolt and nut, hardened washer, and shims to keep the shocks secured, free of charge. The recall began September…

    Model years: 2019

  3. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 19V528000 Reported 529 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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.…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

    Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

  4. Latches/locks/linkages

    NHTSA 19V267000 Reported 148 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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,…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

  5. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 18V622000 Reported 111 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 18V237000 Reported 38 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

  7. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 18V172000 Reported 12 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  8. Tie rod assembly (steering) and steering

    NHTSA 17V527000 Reported 11 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer…

    Model years: 2016

  9. Suspension: control arm

    NHTSA 17V223000 Reported 9 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.

    Model years: 2014

  10. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 16V606000 Reported 27 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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.

    Model years: 2012, 2013

  11. Electrical system

    NHTSA 16V586000 Reported 74 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @…

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Other Kme models

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.