KME Predator Panther Pumper problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the KME Predator Panther Pumper (2012–2020).

Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201220132014201520162017201820192020
NHTSA complaints per KME Predator Panther Pumper 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 Pumper model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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KME Predator Panther Pumper recalls

  • Recall 21V097000Feb 19, 202188 vehiclesModel years 2014–2020

    Risk: Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V487000Aug 18, 202038 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V528000Jul 12, 2019529 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020

    Risk: If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 19V267000Apr 2, 2019148 vehiclesModel years 2014–2019

    Risk: If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.

  • Recall 18V622000Sep 13, 2018111 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V765000Nov 22, 201774 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V606000Aug 16, 201627 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V586000Aug 8, 201674 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase 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