KME problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 1 safety complaints with NHTSA about KME vehicles in our database, and KME has issued 60 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 60
- Models
- 43
KME models with the most complaints
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All KME models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KME Commercial Rescue | 2016–2018 | 1 | 4 | — |
| KME 7600 Tanker | 2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Aerialcat | 2005–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Airport Refueler | 2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Arff | 2010–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Commercialcab/ Chassis | 2014–2019 | 0 | 2 | — |
| KME Commercial Pumper | 2014–2020 | 0 | 4 | — |
| KME Commercial Skid | 2015–2018 | 0 | 2 | — |
| KME Commercial Tanker | 2015–2019 | 0 | 3 | — |
| KME Commercial Wildland | 2015–2019 | 0 | 3 | — |
| KME Custom Chassis | 2012–2021 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Fdny Pumper | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Firestix | 2012–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Panther | 2009–2026 | 0 | 9 | — |
| KME Panther II | 2010–2013 | 0 | 2 | — |
| KME Predator | 2007–2025 | 0 | 21 | — |
| KME Predator Aerial | 2005–2019 | 0 | 14 | — |
| KME Predator Panther | 2010–2022 | 0 | 7 | — |
| KME Predator Panther Aerial | 2011–2019 | 0 | 7 | — |
| KME Predator Panther Pumper | 2012–2020 | 0 | 8 | — |
| KME Predator Panther Rescue | 2013–2019 | 0 | 2 | — |
| KME Predator Panther Tanker | 2012–2020 | 0 | 4 | — |
| KME Predator Pumper | 2007–2020 | 0 | 11 | — |
| KME Predator Rescue | 2008–2019 | 0 | 8 | — |
| KME Predator SS | 2009–2022 | 0 | 11 | — |
| KME Predator SS Aerial | 2009–2020 | 0 | 16 | — |
| KME Predator SS Chassis | 2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Predator SS Pumper | 2012–2021 | 0 | 11 | — |
| KME Predator SS Rescue | 2017–2020 | 0 | 4 | — |
| KME Predator SS Tanker | 2015–2017 | 0 | 2 | — |
| KME Predator SS TDA | 2014–2019 | 0 | 5 | — |
| KME Predator SS Wildland | 2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Predator Tanker | 2007–2019 | 0 | 4 | — |
| KME Predator TDA | 2014–2018 | 0 | 7 | — |
| KME Predator Tractor Aerial | 2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Predator XL | 2010–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Pumper Fire Apparatus | 2021 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Redundant Panther | 2022–2024 | 0 | 7 | — |
| KME Redundant Predator | 2022–2024 | 0 | 6 | — |
| KME Severe Service | 2016–2023 | 0 | 3 | — |
| KME TDA | 2005–2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| KME Wildland | 2015–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
Recent KME recalls
Risk: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Risk: A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology