NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 KME Predator Panther Pumper Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 KME Predator Panther Pumper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KME dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 KME Predator Panther Pumper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA #16V606000

Reported August 16, 2016 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected: 27 vehicles

Defect description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.

Safety consequence

If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other KME Predator Panther Pumper model years

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