2012 KME Panther Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2012 KME Panther has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Panther?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 KME Panther recalls

Steering

Recall 13V187May 9, 2013695 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional:Air

Recall 13V137Apr 11, 201340 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 KME Panther problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2019-05-08, Unknown Or Other
FULTON NY FIRE DEPT WAS NOTIFIED BY SYRACUSE FD OF AN ISSUE WITH THEIR KME SWING DRIVES, FULTON FD HAD OUR DRIVES INSPECTED ON 5/3/19 AND THE INFO BELOW WAS FOUND. SWING DRIVES FOR THE AERIAL WHERE INSPECTED. NO FILL PLUG COULD BE ACCESSED. DRAIN PLUGS WHERE ACCESSED. DRAIN PLUGS WHERE REMOVED. NO OIL CAME OUT OF THE DRAINS. INSIDE OF DRIVES WERE CHECKED WITH AN INSPECTION CAMERA. THE DRIVER SIDE DRIVE WAS FOUND TO BE FULL OF RUST. THE OFFICER SIDE DRIVE WERE FOUND TO HAVE RUST FORMING ON SOME PARTS INSIDE. THESE DRIVES ARE MAINTENANCE FREE AND ARE SUPPOSE TO BE FILLED WITH OIL. NO OIL WAS INSTALLED IN THESE UNITS.

2012 KME Panther questions

Does the 2012 KME Panther have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 KME Panther: Steering; Parking Brake:Conventional:Air. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 KME Panther?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 KME Panther has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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