No complaints are listed for the 2017 KME Predator SS Pumper. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2021-02-19. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to b (excerpt)
Consequence: Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-01-29. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Consequence: A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: KME will notify the affected owners and will arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall March 19, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-07-12. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or l (excerpt)
Consequence: If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-04-02. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock (excerpt)
Consequence: If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover. (excerpt)
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used (excerpt)
Consequence: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-08-08. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Product (excerpt)
Consequence: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.