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2009 Kme Predator problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2009 Kme Predator — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Predator years?

Predator NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted5 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 5 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Predator NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2009 Kme Predator have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V187000SteeringMay 9, 2013 · 695 units

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.

Consequence

A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.

10V386000EngineAugust 26, 2010 · 64 units

Defect

KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP. (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 PREDATOR MODEL EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. THE SOFTWARE ON THESE ENGINES MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER OVER-TEMPERATURE CONDITION IS DETECTED.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PUT FIRST RESPONDERS AND OR THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

Remedy

ALL CUSTOMERS WITH AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL. PLEASE SEE DAIMLER TRUCKS/DETROIT DIESEL'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-005. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-800-547-0712 OR ON LINE HTTP://WWW.DETROITDIESEL.COM/SUPPORTNETWORK.

2009 Kme Predator — common questions

Is the 2009 Kme Predator reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Kme Predator have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Kme Predator. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.