{"vehicle":{"id":"2022_kme_predator","year":2022,"make":"KME","model":"Predator"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023645","date":"2023-12-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn a small number of emergency vehicles, the inversion valve in the air brake system may not work properly. As a result, there could be a delay before the parking brake applies. If this happens, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. This issue also causes the vehicle not to meet the requirements of the Canadian regulations.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA delay before the parking brake applies could result in unintended vehicle movement, and create the risk of an injury or a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKME will notify the owners by mail and arrange for an inspection of the inversion valve. If the valve is not certified, it will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":3,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PREDATOR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023645"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V607000","date":"2022-08-09","manufacturer":"Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.","component":"STEERING","summary":"Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears.  The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":11,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["PREDATOR PANTHER","PREDATOR SS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V607000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022087","date":"2022-02-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn a small number of fire trucks, there may be a defect in the rear axle drive pinion that could cause it to break. If this happens, the air brake line could be damaged and cause the parking brakes to apply suddenly.\nNote: This recall only affects fire trucks equipped with certain 180-series Meritor axles.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, if a following driver does not recognize when a vehicle ahead is braking, there could also be an increased risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKME will notify owners by mail and will arrange for an inspection of the drive pinion. It will be replaced, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":9,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PREDATOR"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022087"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V960000","date":"2021-12-10","manufacturer":"Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL","summary":"Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles.  The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":85,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["PREDATOR SS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V960000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V905000","date":"2021-11-19","manufacturer":"Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY","summary":"Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles.  The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":26,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["PREDATOR PANTHER","PREDATOR SS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V905000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}