NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 KME Predator Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2015 KME Predator has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2015 KME Predator. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #16V129000Reported March 3, 2016 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 18 vehicles
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products, Inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
Safety consequence
An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
KME will notify owners. The existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #15V632000Reported October 8, 2015 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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.
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