KME Predator recalls
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- KME steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. 2021 KME Predator
- 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
- KME rear axle drive pinion may fracture. 2021 KME Predator
- 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
- 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
- KME telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving. 2011–2014 KME Commercialcab/ Chassis, Predator
- 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
- KME battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging. 2015 KME Predator
- KME front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. 2018 KME Predator
- 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
- 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
- KME weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle. 2018 KME Predator
- 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
- KME lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor. 2016 KME Predator
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- KME castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. 2016 KME Airport Refueler, Predator
- KME software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released. 2014 KME Predator
- 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
- KME kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. 2017 KME Predator
- KME ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. 2013 KME Predator
- 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
- KME affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed. 2005 KME Predator
- KME aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder. 2011 KME Predator
- KME affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use. 2014–2015 KME FDNY Pumper, Predator
- KME in the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face. 2012 KME Predator
- 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
- KME affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. 2015 KME Predator
- 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
- 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
- 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
- KME affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit. 2015 KME Predator
- KME affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened. 2016 KME Predator, Severe Service
- KME affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control. 2013 KME Predator
- KME when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. 2013 KME Panther, Predator
- KME grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. 2009–2010 KME Arff, Panther, Predator
- KME are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. 2011–2012 KME Panther, Predator
- KME under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. 2010 KME Predator
- Dodge V-BAND clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/DIESEL particulate filter (dpf) include a T-BOLT which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. 2010–2011 Dodge 5500, Predator
- KME software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter OVER-TEMPERATURE condition is detected. 2007 KME Predator
- KME check valve was omitted from the secondary supply port of the bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve. 2007 KME Predator