Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2020 Commercial Pumper And Predator Ss Rescue, 2018 Predator Panther Pumper And Commercial Skid, 2018-2020 Predator Ss Aerial, 2020 Predator Panther Tanker, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial And Commercial Rescue, 2015-2019 Commercial Tanker, 2018-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2017 Predator Ss Chassis And 2018-2021 Predator Ss Pumper Vehicles Equipped With Certain Code 3 7X9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-In-One Led Stop, Tail, Turn, And Reverse Lights. The Lights May Be Too Bright, Exceeding The MaximUM Light Output Allowed Which May Adversely Affect The Vision Of Drivers. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
COMMERCIAL TANKER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
20V487000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
The Excessive Brightness May Affect The Vision Of Other Drivers, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Instruct Vehicle Owners To Contact Code 3 To Obtain A Filter Kit (Part No. Cz0199), Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 9, 2020. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
20201009
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20200818
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108