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2017 KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE Recalled by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Date: September 13, 2018
Company: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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 Products

2017 KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE. 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."

Why Was This Recalled?

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report