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  1. KME actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening. 2023–2024 KME Panther, Predator, FC-94 +2 more 25V-584 · September 6, 2025
  2. KME missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended. 2024–2025 KME Panther, FC-94, Gladiator +1 more 24V-799 · October 24, 2024
  3. KME lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened. 2023 KME Panther, Gladiator, METROSTAR 24V-507 · July 2, 2024
  4. KME incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. 2022 KME Predator 24V-363 · May 23, 2024
  5. KME in the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. 2023–2024 KME Panther, Commercial, FC-94 +2 more 24V-181 · March 7, 2024
  6. KME in the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. 2020 KME Predator, Severe Service, METROSTAR 23V-818 · December 6, 2023
  7. KME in the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. 2020–2022 KME Aerial Fire Apparatus, Pumper Fire Apparatus, Aerial +2 more 23V-808 · December 1, 2023
  8. KME defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. 2021 KME Panther, Predator, Severe Service 23V-798 · November 26, 2023
  9. KME defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. 2021–2023 KME Panther, Predator, FC-94 +2 more 23V-631 · September 12, 2023
  10. KME after the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump. 2022 KME Panther, FC-94, Gladiator +1 more 23V-156 · March 23, 2023
  11. KME tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. 2021 KME Panther, FC-94, Gladiator +1 more 22V-871 · November 23, 2022
  12. KME tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. 2021 KME Panther, FC-94, Gladiator +1 more 22V-778 · October 17, 2022
  13. KME steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. 2021 KME Predator 22V-607 · August 9, 2022
  14. KME fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak. 2020 KME Predator 21V-960 · December 10, 2021
  15. KME rear axle drive pinion may fracture. 2021 KME Predator 21V-905 · November 19, 2021
  16. KME sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak. 2012 KME Custom Chassis 21V-333 · May 11, 2021
  17. KME 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. 2013 KME Predator 21V-097 · February 19, 2021
  18. KME anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections. 2001 KME Tda 21V-100 · February 19, 2021
  19. KME lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. 2015–2018 KME Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Skid +3 more 20V-487 · August 18, 2020
  20. KME telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving. 2011–2014 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, Predator 20V-341 · June 10, 2020
  21. KME electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud. 2016 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, Predator 20V-192 · April 2, 2020
  22. KME battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging. 2015 KME Predator 20V-051 · January 29, 2020
  23. KME kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. 2012 KME Firestix 20V-006 · January 8, 2020
  24. KME front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. 2018 KME Predator 19V-577 · August 6, 2019
  25. KME in the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing. 2016 KME Predator 19V-528 · July 12, 2019
  26. KME lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging. 2012–2017 KME Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Wildland +2 more 19V-267 · April 2, 2019
  27. KME display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed. 2017–2019 KME Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker 19V-230 · March 25, 2019
  28. KME weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle. 2018 KME Predator 19V-189 · March 7, 2019
  29. KME these pumps may be improperly wired, causing the Oil Pressure and Temperature warning lamps to not illuminate when needed. 2015 KME Commercial Skid 18V-746 · October 22, 2018
  30. KME depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. 2017–2018 KME Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker +2 more 18V-622 · September 13, 2018
  31. KME lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor. 2016 KME Predator 18V-433 · June 26, 2018
  32. KME if the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out. 2015 KME Predator 18V-393 · June 12, 2018
  33. KME 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. 2012 KME Predator 18V-237 · April 13, 2018
  34. KME inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle. 2007 KME Predator 18V-172 · March 14, 2018
  35. KME 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. 2015 KME Commercial Pumper, Predator 17V-765 · November 22, 2017
  36. KME castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. 2016 KME Airport Refueler, Predator 17V-527 · August 28, 2017
  37. KME software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. 2014 KME Predator 17V-503 · August 14, 2017
  38. KME software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed. 2012 KME Predator 17V-504 · August 14, 2017
  39. KME kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. 2017 KME Predator 17V-409 · June 28, 2017
  40. KME ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. 2013 KME Predator 17V-223 · March 31, 2017
  41. KME 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. 2011 KME Predator 16V-930 · December 23, 2016
  42. KME affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed. 2005 KME Predator 16V-926 · December 22, 2016
  43. KME aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder. 2011 KME Predator 16V-767 · October 21, 2016
  44. KME affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use. 2014–2015 KME FDNY Pumper, Predator 16V-626 · August 29, 2016
  45. KME in the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face. 2012 KME Predator 16V-606 · August 16, 2016
  46. KME these touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off. 2013–2014 KME 7600 Tanker, Predator 16V-586 · August 8, 2016
  47. KME affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. 2015 KME Predator 16V-569 · August 1, 2016
  48. KME 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. 2015 KME Predator 16V-372 · May 27, 2016
  49. KME these pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump. 2016 KME Predator, 4400, 7400 16V-294 · May 12, 2016
  50. KME cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving. 2012 KME Predator 16V-263 · May 2, 2016