KME Predator Panther problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the KME Predator Panther (2010–2022).

Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2010201120152016201720182019202020212022
NHTSA complaints per KME Predator Panther model year. Click a bar for details.

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 Predator Panther model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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KME Predator Panther recalls

  • Recall 22V607000Aug 9, 202211 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V905000Nov 19, 202126 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V341000Jun 10, 2020107 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V192000Apr 2, 2020678 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020

    Risk: An electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Recall 16V569000Aug 1, 2016112 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 16V294000May 12, 2016108 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 12V253000Jun 4, 201278 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other KME models

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