Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #20V487000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V487000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 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 Includes 38 affected units, Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V487000

Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Report Received Date: 2020-08-18T00:00:00

Subject: Rear led lights too bright/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 23.68

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NHTSA ID: 20V487000

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