- The problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- The risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicle safety record
2021 Kme Predator Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2021 Kme Predator have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2023 for the parking brake.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Predator year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2021 Kme Predator recalls 3
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
- The problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- The risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
- The problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
- The risk
- A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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Kme Predator: every year compared
All Predator yearsQuestions about the 2021 Kme Predator
Does the 2021 Kme Predator have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Kme Predator: parking brake (November 2023); steering (August 2022); fuel rail (December 2021). 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 2021 Kme Predator had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2021 Kme Predator a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2021 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