- The problem
- Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (Kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
- The risk
- Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
- The fix
- All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.Detroitdiesel.Com/supportnetwork.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Kme Predator Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Kme Predator have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2010 for the engine and engine cooling.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Predator year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Kme Predator recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2008 Kme Predator yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Kme Predator: every year compared
All Predator years2008 Kme Predator vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kme Predator | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2008 Kme Ariel Cat | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Kme Predator
Does the 2008 Kme Predator have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Kme Predator: engine and engine cooling (August 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Kme Predator had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Kme Predator a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Kme Predator year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Kme Predator years have the most complaints?
2013 (5), 2010 (3), 2012 (2). See every Kme Predator year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Kme Predator has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data