NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 KME Predator Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 KME Predator has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2022 KME Predator. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KME dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 KME Predator. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Park Brake Failure/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #24V363000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported May 23, 2024 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 7 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24003K · Owners notified June 3, 2024 · Vehicles built April 14, 2023 – November 29, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #23V798000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported November 26, 2023 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 44 vehicles
Repair completion: 6.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 24, 2024
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
NHTSA #22V607000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported August 9, 2022 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Repair completion: 27.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 3, 2022
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Safety consequence
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
NHTSA #21V905000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported November 19, 2021 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 26 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 7, 2022
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Safety consequence
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other KME Predator model years
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