2014 Kme Predator Panther PumperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Kme Predator Panther Pumper. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-097 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Kme Predator Panther Pumper has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2014 Kme Predator Panther Pumper recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

36%repaired · 2023 Q3

Multiple axle: torque arm

Recall 21V-097 · Feb 19, 2021 · 88 vehicles · 32 repaired

Risk. Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

43%repaired · 2020 Q3

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 19V-267 · Apr 2, 2019 · 148 vehicles · 64 repaired

Risk. If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2018 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 16V-586 · Aug 8, 2016 · 74 vehicles · 43 repaired

Risk. The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kme.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Predator Panther Pumper year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Predator Panther Pumper median. How we score

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