CarRecallWatchThe 2016 KME Predator SS has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2016 KME Predator SS recalls
Brake retarder may separate from moving fire truck
Certain KME fire trucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems may have a Telma axial retarder braking mechanism that can separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Tip Lifting Device May Deform Under Rated Load, Risking Injury
Certain KME Predator emergency vehicles are equipped with an optional tip-mounted lifting device on the aerial ladder.
Fire Truck Transmission May Fail to Switch Pump Power
A component inside the shift unit of certain Waterous C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions may be damaged.
Flashlight Battery Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Certain flashlights installed in these vehicles use a lithium ion battery pack that may overheat.
Pump intake strainer may detach, reducing firefighting capability
Certain emergency fire vehicles were built with 6-inch pump intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered at the factory.
2016 KME Predator SS questions
Does the 2016 KME Predator SS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 KME Predator SS: Brake retarder may separate from moving fire truck; Tip Lifting Device May Deform Under Rated Load, Risking Injury; Fire Truck Transmission May Fail to Switch Pump Power; Flashlight Battery Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Pump intake strainer may detach, reducing firefighting capability. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 KME Predator SS 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.