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2010 KME Predator
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 KME Predator, covering steering, electronic stability control (esc) and engine and engine cooling, and 3 consumer complaints received since 2016.
The component named most often is structure: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 37.9 per 1,000 across all 2010 model-year vehicles and against 1,000 per 1,000 for the KME Predator line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.7 complaints per model year across the 18 KME Predator model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2016 (3); the most recent in the file is dated 18 Mar 2016.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Consequence: A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
Filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (manufacturer campaign 2013-E01).
Defect, as filed: Kovatch mobile equipment corporation (kme) is recalling certain 2010-2011 predator, predator ss, predator panther, and predator xl emergency vehicles manufactured from march 1, 2010 through october 10, 2011, equipped with feature code 04azx meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) units. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence: The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kme will notify owners, and dealers will install a new ESC module free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact kme at 1-570-669-5154.
Filed by KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP (manufacturer campaign L-02).
Defect, as filed: Kovatch (kme) is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 predator pumper fire trucks and 2011 5500 rescue fire trucks manufactured from april 2010 through march 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Consequence: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy: Kme is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or kme at 1-800-235-3928.
Filed by KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2010 KME Predator (black) against all 2010 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2010 | Predator line | All 2010 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1,000 | 1,000 | 37.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 37.9 |
3 unique complaints, 3 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other KME Predator model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 122 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 186 |
| 2008 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 759 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | 778 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 885 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 749 |
| 2013 | 6 | 5 | 874 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 139 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 919 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 886 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 785 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 678 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 785 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
| 2024 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,261 |
| 2025 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,261 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All KME Predator model years · KME: 24 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2010 KME Predator have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 13V187000, was reported to NHTSA on 9 May 2013 and concerns steering. Across all model years the KME Predator line has 22 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2010 KME Predator?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2010 KME Predator complain about most?
Structure: 3 of 3 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 24 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 24 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.