Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2025 KME Panther and Ferrara Cinder emergency vehicles. The display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, fire fighting...
Manufacturer safety record
Kme Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 22 owner complaints and 58 recalls for Kme vehicles from 2005 to 2026. The most complained-about model is the Predator (13 complaints).
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 58
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Kme models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predator | 2006-2026 | 13 | 26 |
| Predator SS Aerial | 2009-2020 | 0 | 16 |
| Panther | 2006-2026 | 1 | 15 |
| Predator Aerial | 2005-2019 | 3 | 14 |
| Predator Pumper | 2007-2020 | 0 | 11 |
| Predator SS | 2009-2022 | 0 | 11 |
| Predator SS Pumper | 2012-2021 | 0 | 11 |
| Predator Panther Pumper | 2012-2020 | 0 | 8 |
| Predator Rescue | 2008-2019 | 0 | 8 |
| Predator Panther | 2010-2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Predator Panther Aerial | 2011-2019 | 0 | 7 |
| Predator Tda | 2014-2018 | 0 | 7 |
| Predator SS Tda | 2014-2019 | 0 | 5 |
| Severe Service | 2006-2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Commercial Rescue | 2016-2018 | 1 | 4 |
| Commercial Pumper | 2014-2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Predator Panther Tanker | 2012-2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Predator SS Rescue | 2017-2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Predator Tanker | 2007-2019 | 0 | 4 |
| Commercial Tanker | 2015-2019 | 0 | 3 |
| Commercial Wildland | 2015-2019 | 0 | 3 |
| Commercialcab/ Chassis | 2014-2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Panther II | 2010-2013 | 0 | 2 |
| Predator Panther Rescue | 2013-2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Predator SS Tanker | 2015-2017 | 0 | 2 |
| 7600 Tanker | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Airport Refueler | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Arff | 2010-2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Commercial Skid | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Fdny Pumper | 2014-2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Predator SS Chassis | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Predator SS Wildland | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Predator Tractor Aerial | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Predator XL | 2010-2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Wildland | 2015-2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Renegade Fire Engine | 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| Aerialcat | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| Ariel Cat | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Kme vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Kme Predator | 5 | 6 | D |
| 2 | 2010 Kme Predator | 3 | 3 | C |
| 3 | 2006 Kme Renegade Fire Engine | 2 | 0 | - |
| 4 | 2012 Kme Predator | 2 | 3 | C |
| 5 | 2014 Kme Predator | 2 | 4 | C |
| 6 | 2014 Kme Predator Aerial | 1 | 6 | D |
| 7 | 2014 Kme Aerialcat | 1 | 0 | - |
| 8 | 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue | 1 | 3 | F |
| 9 | 2018 Kme Predator Aerial | 1 | 3 | C |
| 10 | 2012 Kme Panther | 1 | 2 | C |
| 11 | 2013 Kme Predator Aerial | 1 | 5 | D |
| 12 | 2008 Kme Ariel Cat | 1 | 0 | - |
| 13 | 2011 Kme Predator | 1 | 4 | C |
Latest Kme recalls
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 KME Panther, Predator, 2024-2027 Spartan Fire Metrostar, FC-94, and 2025-2027 Gladiator emergency vehicles. A software error may cause the drive/pump mode control solenoid valve to lose pressure and...
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break...
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to...
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data