Recall 18V622000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | KME | COMMERCIAL PUMPER |
| 2017 | KME | COMMERCIAL RESCUE |
| 2017 | KME | COMMERCIAL TANKER |
| 2017 | KME | COMMERCIAL WILDLAND |
| 2018 | KME | COMMERCIAL PUMPER |
| 2018 | KME | COMMERCIAL RESCUE |
| 2018 | KME | COMMERCIAL TANKER |
| 2018 | KME | COMMERCIAL WILDLAND |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR PUMPER |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR RESCUE |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR SS TDA |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR TANKER |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR TDA |
| 2019 | KME | COMMERCIAL PUMPER |
| 2019 | KME | COMMERCIAL TANKER |
| 2019 | KME | COMMERCIAL WILDLAND |
| 2019 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2019 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER |
| 2019 | KME | PREDATOR PUMPER |
| 2019 | KME | PREDATOR RESCUE |
| 2019 | KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER |
| 2019 | KME | PREDATOR TANKER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.