NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 KME Predator Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 KME Predator has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 KME Predator. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KME dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 KME Predator. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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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.

Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #23V631000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported September 12, 2023 · Spartan Fire, LLC

Potentially affected: 660 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23017 · Owners notified November 2, 2023

Defect description

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. 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 replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2023 KME Predator. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 KME Predator.

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