KME Panther problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the KME Panther (2009–2026).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 9
- Model years
- 11
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every KME Panther model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Panther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
KME Panther 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: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Risk: A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Other KME models
- KME Predator0 complaints
- KME Predator SS0 complaints
- KME Predator Panther0 complaints
- KME Predator SS Pumper0 complaints
- KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
- KME Predator SS Aerial0 complaints
- KME Predator Panther Aerial0 complaints
- KME Predator TDA0 complaints
- KME Predator SS TDA0 complaints
- KME Predator Pumper0 complaints
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