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2012 Kme Predator Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2012 Kme Predator, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 2012 Kme Predator

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 16V263000 Reported 14 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

  2. Steering

    NHTSA 13V187000 Reported 695 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the…

    Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.

  3. Air (parking brake)

    NHTSA 13V137000 Reported 40 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air…

    Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in May 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5132.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Kme Predator have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 19,788 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Cabin door latches come open without warning. The middle thru bolt for the latch loosens, causing excessive wear and loosening of the latch mechanism, and also causing the latch to fail to secure the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 16, 2016 · Structure

“Cabin door opens without warning, sometimes while truck is in motion. Thru bolt loosens causing the latch to open.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2016 · Structure

Compare Kme Predator model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kme Predator model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Kme Predator10
2007 Kme Predator20
2008 Kme Predator10
2009 Kme Predator20
2010 Kme Predator33
2011 Kme Predator41
2012 Kme Predator32
2013 Kme Predator65
2014 Kme Predator42
2015 Kme Predator20
2016 Kme Predator50
2017 Kme Predator40
2018 Kme Predator20
2019 Kme Predator10
2020 Kme Predator30
2021 Kme Predator30
2024 Kme Predator10
2025 Kme Predator10

Checking a specific 2012 Kme Predator

How do I know if my 2012 Kme Predator 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Kme Predator; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 13V137000).

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

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.