KME recalls 2024 CV515 SFA 4x4 and Severe Service emergency vehicles over part that can stop responding
A control node can stop responding and knock out connected parts like exterior lights and pump-mode, which can make the vehicle harder for drivers to see and delay the use of emergency equipment.
What to do
KME will replace the node free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2026. Owners can call KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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Recall details
- Product
- Kme Cv515 Sfa 4x4, Severe Service 2024
- Hazard
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of pump-mode function may prevent or delay the use of emergency equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 2 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V657000
- Model years: 2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:CONTROLS
- Defect
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2024 CV515 SFA 4x4 and Severe Service emergency vehicles. A node may become unresponsive and cause a loss of functionality of connected components, such as exterior lighting and pump-mode.
- Consequence
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of pump-mode function may prevent or delay the use of emergency equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- KME will work with Fire Research Corporation to replace the node, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2026. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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