Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR SS PUMPER
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
18V622000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20171101
End Of Manufacture
20180831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
111
Date Owners Notified
20181102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20180913
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108