- The problem
- 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 the driveline pump T-Case to disengage.
- The risk
- Disengagement of the driveline may cause a loss of power to the rear drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Spartan Fire will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 26018.
Vehicle safety record
2026 Kme Predator Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2026 Kme Predator have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2026 for the safety defect.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Predator year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2026 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 2026 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 yearsQuestions about the 2026 Kme Predator
Does the 2026 Kme Predator have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Kme Predator: safety defect (October 2026). 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 2026 Kme Predator had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2026 Kme Predator a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 2026 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