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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain fire and rescue vehicles built by KME are equipped with Code 3 stop, tail, turn, and reverse LED lights that may be brighter than federal limits allow. The excess brightness can affect the vision of drivers around the vehicle, and these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
The glare from these lights can make it harder for other drivers to see clearly, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check whether their vehicle is included in this recall.
KME will notify affected owners, and dealers will tell you to contact Code 3 to get a filter kit (Part No. CZ0199) at no cost. You can also call KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle