2017 Kme Predator SSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Kme Predator SS. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-294 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Kme Predator SS 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

2017 Kme Predator SS 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.

63%repaired · 2022 Q2

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 20V-341 · Jun 10, 2020 · 107 vehicles · 67 repaired

Risk. A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 18V-433 · Jun 26, 2018 · 13 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2018 Q1

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 16V-569 · Aug 1, 2016 · 112 vehicles · 105 repaired

Risk. If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2017 Q3

Equipment

Recall 16V-294 · May 12, 2016 · 108 vehicles · 37 repaired

Risk. If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an…

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

2017 vs. every other Predator SS 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 SS median. How we score

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