Recall 18V622000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Defect in 2017-2019 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER
RECALL This recall affects up to 111 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V622000 |
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Vehicles Affected | 111 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2017 KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE, 2017 KME COMMERCIAL WILDLAND, 2017 KME COMMERCIAL TANKER, 2017 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER, 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER, 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA, 2018 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2018 KME PREDATOR RESCUE, 2018 KME PREDATOR TDA, 2018 KME COMMERCIAL TANKER, 2018 KME COMMERCIAL WILDLAND, 2018 KME PREDATOR TANKER, 2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER, 2018 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL, 2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER, 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL, 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL, 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER, 2018 KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE, 2019 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER, 2019 KME COMMERCIAL TANKER, 2019 KME COMMERCIAL WILDLAND, 2019 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER, 2019 KME PREDATOR AERIAL, 2019 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2019 KME PREDATOR RESCUE, 2019 KME PREDATOR TANKER, 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
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Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS TDA, and Predator TDA vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 24V507000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 48 | |
| 24V363000 | 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 7 | |
| 24V181000 | 2024 KME redundant PANTHER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | |
| 23V798000 | 2021 KME SEVERE SERVICE | PARKING BRAKE | 44 | |
| 23V818000 | 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 22 | |
| 23V808000 | 2022 KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 69 | |
| 23V631000 | 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 660 | |
| 23V156000 | 2022 KME redundant PANTHER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 166 |