Cabin door latches come open without warning. The middle thru bolt for the latch loosens, causing excessive wear and loosening of the latch mechanism, and also causing the latch to fail to secure the door.
The worst 2013 Kme Predator problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body5
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- Body5
Recalls 6
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 Predator, and 2014 KME commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
- Risk
- A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑678‑1910.
Recall number 20V341000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.
- Risk
- If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3926.
Recall number 16V263000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3926.
Recall number 15V632000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Predator and 2014 Panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. 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. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- 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.
- Remedy
- Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1‑800‑235‑3926. Kovatch's number for this campaign is 2014-SR01.
Recall number 14V455000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1‑570‑669‑5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
Recall number 13V187000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
- Risk
- Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Kovatch will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in May 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1‑570‑669‑5132.
Recall number 13V137000 · Recall details
What 2013 Kme Predator owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cabin door latches come open without warning. The middle thru bolt for the latch loosens, causing excessive wear and loosening of the latch mechanism, and also causing the latch to fail to secure the door.
Cabin door opens without warning, sometimes while truck is in motion. Thru bolt loosens causing the latch to open.
Cabin door opens without warning, sometimes while truck is in motion. Thru bolt loosens causing the latch to open.
Door opens without warning from failure of latch mechanism to securely hold the door shut. The thru bolt loosens on its own.
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Questions about the 2013 Kme Predator
Is the 2013 Kme Predator reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2013 Kme Predator, 2.5 times a typical Predator model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kme Predator?
Body and structure, with 5 complaints, typically around 7,963 miles.
How many recalls does the 2013 Kme Predator have?
6 recalls, covering service brakes, structure and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kme Predator body?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V263000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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