Where is the 2015 KME Predator Ss produced?
- The 2015 KME Predator Ss is produced in Charlotte Michigan, United States (usa).
Are there recalls for the 2015 KME Predator Ss?
- There are 21 recall(s) for the 2015 KME Predator Ss, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 212507 [USA]: 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.
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 break. 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. 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.
Recall 149798 [USA]: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 predator severe service, 2015 predator panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 predator, and 2014 kme commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional telma induction braking systems. The telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving. kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin july 2020. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-678-1910. 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.
Recall 142250 [USA]: A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 144440 [USA]: 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.
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 from engaging. 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. 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.
Recall 131938 [USA]: If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2015-2017 kme predator ss aerial, and 2015-2018 kme predator aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out. kme will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began july 13, 2018. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928. 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.
Recall 133531 [USA]: A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2012-2016 kme predator ss pumper and predator pumper, and 2015-2016 predator aerial vehicles equipped with cummins isx12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit. kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2018. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928. 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.
Recall 140333 [USA]: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
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 for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting. 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. 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.
Recall 128186 [USA]: The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2012-2014 predator aerial, and 2014-2017 predator ss aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. kme will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed software, free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926. 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.
Recall 126534 [USA]: Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2014-2016 predator ss aerial, and predator aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. kme will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation software, free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926. 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.
Recall 121327 [USA]: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2013-2014 predator ss aerial, 2013-2016 predator ss pumper, 2014 predator aerial, predator pumper, and predator pumper tda trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577. 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.
Recall 122435 [USA]: If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 predator aerial and predator panther aerial, 2014 predator tda, 2014-2017 predator ss tda, and 2012-2017 predator ss aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck. kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on february 8, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926. 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.
Recall 124932 [USA]: If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 predator ss aerial vehicles manufactured september 18, 2004, june 20, 2008, to may 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 predator aerial vehicles manufactured march 6, 2009, to january 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with s-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed. kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the s-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926. 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.
Recall 121081 [USA]: If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 predator panther aerial, 2011-2015 predator aerial, 2012-2015 predator ss aerial, 2014 predator tda, and 2014-2015 predator ss tda emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder. kme will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928. 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.
Recall 124355 [USA]: Failure of the driveshaft may leave the fire truck immobilized in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the truck may not be able to respond to an emergency, increasing the chances of injury for those at risk.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 predator ss pumper vehicles manufactured january 17, 2015, to july 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 fdny pumper vehicles manufactured may 21, 2014, to july 27, 2015. The affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use. kme has notified owners, and dealers replaced the drive shafts, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926. 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.
Recall 125547 [USA]: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
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 products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off. 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 [email protected]. 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.
Recall 122662 [USA]: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 predator ss tractor drawn aerial, predator ss aerial, predator pumper, predator aerial, m114 tanker, 7600 tanker, 7600 pumper, 7400 tanker, 4400 pumper, and fdny pumper and 2016-2017 predator ss pumper and predator panther pumper and 2015-2017 m2 pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain c20 and c21 split-shaft transmissions from waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output. kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on october 11, 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926. 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.
Recall 114381 [USA]: If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 predator severe service vehicles manufactured august 28, 2014, to january 27, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with pelican 9410l flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs, part number 9413-301-001, which may overheat. kme will notify owners to inspect the flashlights and battery packs, and request replacements from pelican, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on june 16, 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926. 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.
Recall 107021 [USA]: An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 112821 [USA]: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 2018184 [Canada]: Electrical
On certain vehicles built with a cummins isx12 engine, the cab lift hydraulic hoses may not have been routed or secured properly. Over time, if the hoses were to come in contact with the starter power stud or connected ring terminals, the hoses could wear. This may cause fluid leakage and/or electrical arcing between the starter power stud and the damaged hose, creating an increased risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure proper cab lift hose routing and clearance, replace damaged hoses, and add hose chafe guards where necessary.
Recall 2017609 [Canada]: Other
On certain vehicles, over time, the relief valve of the fire pump may fail due to the retaining ring not having adequate corrosion resistance. If the relief valve were to fail, the fire pump would not be able to build adequate water pressure, which in the case of a fire, may increase the risk of injury during firefighting operations. Correction: dealers or kme technicians will inspect, and replace retaining ring as necessary.
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The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this pe on november 12th, 2019 after receiving 2 consumer complaints alleging the aerial turntable on their 2013 kme fire trucks were supplied from the manufacturer without lubrication. When inspected, it was found that some of the turntable internal gears had seized and other gearbox internals were severely corroded and pitted due to lack of lubrication.Odi interviewed the two complainants and received documentation showing failed gearing and drive-planetaries due to a lack of lubrication. In addition, odi visited the manufacturers assembly plant to learn about the drive system and how it is received from the supplier kraft hydraulics. Odi learned the electric motor and apparatus are shipped dry. The system is then painted by kme prior to assembly on the fire truck when lubrication is then supposed to occur. Kme has acknowledged the missed production step of filling the turntables with lubricating oil after installation on the vehicle. The turntable gearbox is supposed to contain lubricating oil to reduce friction and protect internal gears from corrosion. If the turntable was not filled with lubricating oil, it may seize or freely traverse without control, possibly striking objects and potentially endangering fire fighter safety.As part of the safety recall, kme will inspect and verify if the turntables contain lubricating oil. If not, they will be sent to the manufacturer for rebuild. If the owner has already incurred costs to remedy this issue, they will be directed in the notification letter to contact kme for reimbursement.This preliminary evaluation has been closed with a voluntary safety recall released by the manufacturer (20v-006).The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at:http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaidusing the following complaint identification numbers: 1089324 and 11206194