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2012 Kme Predator PumperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Kme Predator Pumper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-237 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 32%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 2, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Kme Predator 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.

4 recalls

2012 Kme Predator 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.

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 →

32%repaired · 2019 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 18V-237 · Apr 13, 2018 · 38 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 16V-606 · Aug 16, 2016 · 27 vehicles

Risk. If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing 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

2012 vs. every other Predator 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 Pumper median. How we score

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  • Caution
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