Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2013 KME Predator peaked in 2016, with 5 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2013 KME Predator
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Mar 14, 2016 to Mar 16, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year6874 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints55.0 times the median 2013 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2013 KME Predator name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2013 KME Predator
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-341 | Jun 10, 2020 | Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving | Powertrain | 107 | Part replacement |
| 16V-263 | May 2, 2016 | Cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while… | Structure | 14 | Part replacement |
| 15V-632 | Oct 8, 2015 | Affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control | Suspension | 8 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-455 | Jul 25, 2014 | When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult… | Seat belts | 10 | Part replacement |
| 13V-187 | May 9, 2013 | Grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover | Steering | 695 | Not stated |
| 13V-137 | Apr 11, 2013 | These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers | Brakes | 40 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2013 KME Predator
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 16, 2016Failure Oct 30, 20147,963 milesBoston, MABody
CABIN DOOR LATCHES COME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE MIDDLE THRU BOLT FOR THE LATCH LOOSENS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENING OF THE LATCH MECHANISM, AND ALSO CAUSING THE LATCH TO FAIL TO SECURE THE DOOR.
NHTSA complaint 10849907 - Filed Mar 16, 2016Failure Jul 21, 20146,091 milesBoston, MABody
CABIN DOOR LATCHES COME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE MIDDLE THRU BOLT FOR THE LATCH LOOSENS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENING OF THE LATCH MECHANISM, AND ALSO CAUSING THE LATCH TO FAIL TO SECURE THE DOOR.
NHTSA complaint 10849905 - Filed Mar 15, 2016Failure Jul 21, 20145,500 milesBoston, MABody
CABIN DOOR OPENS WITHOUT WARNING, SOMETIMES WHILE TRUCK IS IN MOTION. THRU BOLT LOOSENS CAUSING THE LATCH TO OPEN.
NHTSA complaint 10849713 - Filed Mar 15, 2016Failure Feb 23, 201411,000 milesBoston, MABody
CABIN DOOR OPENS WITHOUT WARNING, SOMETIMES WHILE TRUCK IS IN MOTION. THRU BOLT LOOSENS CAUSING THE LATCH TO OPEN.
NHTSA complaint 10849711 - Filed Mar 14, 2016Failure Jul 22, 201515,532 milesBoston, MABody
DOOR OPENS WITHOUT WARNING FROM FAILURE OF LATCH MECHANISM TO SECURELY HOLD THE DOOR SHUT. THE THRU BOLT LOOSENS ON ITS OWN.
NHTSA complaint 10849578
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.