Recall Register

2016 KME Predator SS: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 KME Predator SS. The newest campaign is 20V341000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Jun 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V341000, in the NHTSA record

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 service at 1-800-678-1910.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 349 units in total.

  1. 20V341000Received . 107 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 vehicle while it is moving.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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 service at 1-800-678-1910.

    Report filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 18V433000Received . 13 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

    Report filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 16V569000Received . 112 units.

    Power Train / Manual Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator SS Tractor Drawn Aerial, Predator SS Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Aerial, M114 Tanker, 7600 Tanker, 7600 Pumper, 7400 Tanker, 4400 Pumper, and FDNY Pumper and 2016-2017 Predator SS Pumper and Predator Panther Pumper and 2015-2017 M2 Pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

    Report filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 16V372000Received . 9 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator Severe Service vehicles manufactured August 28, 2014, to January 27, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs, part number 9413-301-001, which may overheat.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    KME will notify owners to inspect the flashlights and battery packs, and request replacements from Pelican, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

    Report filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 16V294000Received . 108 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 KME Predator and KME 2016-2107 Predator Severe Service and Panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    KME will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569.

    Report filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20091
  2. 20102
  3. 20113
  4. 20122
  5. 20133
  6. 20141
  7. 20153
  8. 20165
  9. 20174
  10. 20182
  11. 20191
  12. 20202
  13. 20212
  14. 20223

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 KME Predator SS: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/kme/predator-ss/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 KME Predator SS?
349 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the KME Predator SS have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the KME Predator SS, model years 2009 to 2022. 5 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 KME Predator SS open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.