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2014 Kme Predator Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2014 Kme Predator, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2014 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. Driveshaft (power train) and service brakes

    NHTSA 20V341000 Reported 107 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    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…

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer…

  2. 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.

  3. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 15V632000 Reported 8 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.

    Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

  4. Seat belts

    NHTSA 14V455000 Reported 10 vehicles potentially affected Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Predator and 2014 Panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle,…

    Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-800-235-3926. Kovatch's number…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2014 Kme Predator have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 13,672 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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

“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 2014 Kme Predator

How do I know if my 2014 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2014 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 14V455000).

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.