2013 KME Predator Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,963miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 16campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 KME Predator (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 KME Predator. The part named most often is body and structure, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,963 miles. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the door filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure5 100%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10849905, filed 2016-03, 6,091 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,091 and 11,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V097000Feb 19, 2021Suspension › Multiple axle › Torque armCovers: KME Predator 2013–2020
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds…
- 20V341000Jun 10, 2020Power train › Driveline › DriveshaftCovers: KME Predator 2011, 2013–2020
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…
- 19V267000Apr 2, 2019Latches/locks/linkagesCovers: KME Predator 2012–2019, Commercial Rescue 2017
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS…
- 18V237000Apr 13, 2018Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: KME Predator 2012–2016, Predator Aerial 2015–2016
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or…
- 18V172000Mar 14, 2018Suspension › FrontCovers: KME Predator 2007–2013, Predator Aerial 2007
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions…
- 17V223000Mar 31, 2017Suspension › Front › Control armCovers: KME Predator 2013–2016, Predator Aerial 2014
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can…
See all 16 recalls for the 2013 KME Predator → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE19016Aerial Turntable FailuresClosed · Nov 12, 2019
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2013 KME Predator.
Other model years of the KME Predator
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 7,963 | 16 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 KME Predator have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 KME Predator as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 KME Predator is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2013 KME Predator been recalled?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 KME Predator reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,963 miles and the middle half falls between 6,091 and 11,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.