Kme recalls
61 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 44 models.
Models
7600 Tanker 1Aerial Fire Apparatus 1Aerialcat 1Airport Refueler 1Arff 1Commercial Pumper 4Commercial Rescue 4Commercial Skid 2Commercial Tanker 3Commercial Wildland 3Commercialcab/ Chassis 2Custom Chassis 1CV515 Sfa 4X4 1Fdny Pumper 1Firestix 1Panther 9Panther II 2Predator 21Predator Aerial 14Predator Panther 7Predator Panther Aerial 7Predator Panther Pumper 8Predator Panther Rescue 2Predator Panther Tanker 4Predator Pumper 11Predator Rescue 8Predator SS 11Predator SS Aerial 16Predator SS Chassis 1Predator SS Pumper 11Predator SS Rescue 4Predator SS Tanker 2Predator SS Tda 5Predator SS Wildland 1Predator Tanker 4Predator Tda 7Predator Tractor Aerial 1Predator XL 1Pumper Fire Apparatus 1Redundant Panther 7Redundant Predator 6Severe Service 4Tda 1Wildland 1
Latest Kme recalls
26V657000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2024 Kme CV515 Sfa 4X4, Kme Severe ServiceA node may become unresponsive and cause a loss of functionality of connected components, such as exterior lighting and pump-mode.EquipmentFree replacement2unitsOct 6
25V584000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2023–2026 Kme Panther, Kme Predator, Kme Redundant Panther +moreThe actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.Body & latchesFree replacement1,261unitsSep 202524V799000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2024–2025 Kme Panther, Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Gladiator +moreA missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.EquipmentFree replacement50unitsOct 2024
24V507000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2023–2025 Kme Panther, Spartan Fire Gladiator, Spartan Fire MetrostarThe lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.Steering & suspensionFree replacement48unitsJul 2024
24V363000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2022–2023 Kme Redundant PredatorThe incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement7unitsMay 2024
24V181000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2023–2024 Kme Redundant Panther, Spartan Fire Commercial, Spartan Fire FC-94 +moreIn the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in…ElectricalFree repair42unitsMar 202423V818000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2020 Kme Predator, Kme Severe Service, Spartan Fire MetrostarIn the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output…ElectricalFree repair22unitsDec 202323V808000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2020–2023 Kme Aerial Fire Apparatus, Kme Pumper Fire Apparatus, Smeal Aerial +moreIn the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output…ElectricalFree repair69unitsDec 202323V798000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2021–2023 Kme Panther, Kme Predator, Kme Redundant Panther +moreA defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement44unitsNov 202323V631000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2021–2024 Kme Redundant Panther, Kme Redundant Predator, Spartan Fire FC-94 +moreA defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement660unitsSep 2023
23V156000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2022–2024 Kme Redundant Panther, Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Gladiator +moreAfter the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate…Engine & powertrainFree software update166unitsMar 202322V871000 · Marion Body Works Inc.2021–2023 Kme Panther, Kme Redundant Panther, Spartan Fire FC-94 +moreThe tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.Steering & suspensionFree replacement6unitsNov 202222V778000 · Spartan Fire, Llc2021–2023 Kme Panther, Kme Redundant Panther, Spartan Fire FC-94 +moreThe tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.Steering & suspensionFree replacement225unitsOct 202222V607000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2021–2022 Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther, Kme Predator SS +moreThe steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement11unitsAug 2022
21V960000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2020–2022 Kme Predator, Kme Predator SSThe fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result…Fuel systemFree replacement85unitsDec 202121V905000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2021–2022 Kme Predator Panther, Kme Predator SS, Kme Redundant PredatorThe rear axle drive pinion may fracture.Engine & powertrainFree replacement26unitsNov 202121V333000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2012–2021 Kme Custom ChassisThe sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.Fuel systemFree replacement386unitsMay 202121V100000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2001–2020 Kme TdaThe Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement94unitsFeb 202121V097000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2013–2020 Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther Pumper, Kme Predator Pumper +moreThe welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly…Steering & suspensionFree repair88unitsFeb 2021
20V487000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2015–2021 Kme Commercial Pumper, Kme Commercial Rescue, Kme Commercial Skid +moreThe lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair38unitsAug 202020V341000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2011–2020 Kme Commercialcab/ Chassis, Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther +moreThe Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.Engine & powertrainFree replacement107unitsJun 202020V192000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2016–2020 Kme Commercialcab/ Chassis, Kme Predator, Kme Predator PantherAn electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining…ElectricalFree repair678unitsApr 202020V051000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2015–2020 Kme Predator SS Aerial, Kme Predator SS Pumper, Kme Predator SS TdaThe battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.ElectricalRepair41unitsJan 202020V006000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2012–2017 Kme FirestixThe swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.EquipmentFree repair6unitsJan 202019V577000 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.2018–2019 Kme Predator Pumper, Kme Predator SS Aerial, Kme Predator TdaThe front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension.Steering & suspensionFree repair3unitsAug 2019