2020 Kme Predator Pumper problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Predator Pumper years?

Predator Pumper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Predator Pumper years to avoid →

Does the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V528000Body & StructureJuly 12, 2019 · 529 units

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.

Consequence

If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

2020 Kme Predator Pumper — common questions

Is the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2020 compare to other Predator Pumper years?

Does the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper have recalls?

2020 Kme Predator Pumper — common questions

Is the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper reliable?

Does the 2020 Kme Predator Pumper have recalls?

Related