Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #18V622000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V622000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 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 Includes 111 affected units, Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2019 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.