CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:CONTROLS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A component called a node may become unresponsive, causing connected functions to stop working. These can include exterior lighting and pump-mode operation on the affected emergency vehicles.
Loss of exterior lights can make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash. Loss of pump-mode may prevent or delay use of emergency equipment, which increases the risk of injury.
The repair is free. KME will work with Fire Research Corporation to replace the node at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2026. You can also contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME CV515 SFA 4X4 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| KME Severe Service | 2024 |