KME 2017–2019 Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled September 13, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V622000 · KME

Hazard

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.

Units

111 units

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."

What to do

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.

Product

KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER · KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE · KME COMMERCIAL TANKER · KME COMMERCIAL WILDLAND · KME PREDATOR AERIAL · KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL · KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER · KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER · KME PREDATOR PUMPER · KME PREDATOR RESCUE · KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL · KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER · KME PREDATOR SS TDA · KME PREDATOR TANKER · KME PREDATOR TDA

Manufacturer(s)

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →