2015 KME Predator SS recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2015 KME Predator SS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 10, 2020Crash risk2014 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, 2011–2018 KME Predator, 2015 KME Predator Panther and 1 other model — Service Brakes
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.
20V341000 · 107 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Aug 1, 2016Fire risk2016 KME Predator, 2016–2017 KME Predator Panther, 2015–2017 KME Predator SS — Power Train
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.
16V569000 · 112 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- May 27, 2016Fire risk2015–2016 KME Predator SS — Equipment
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.
16V372000 · 9 units · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.