Recall 18V622000: 2018–2019 KME Predator and 2 other models

Report received

Sep 13, 2018

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected

111vehicles

Model years

2017–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 KME Commercial Rescue1 complaints
• 2018 KME Commercial Rescue0 complaints
• 2018 KME Predator0 complaints
• 2019 KME Predator0 complaints
• 2018 KME Predator Aerial1 complaints
• 2019 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints