NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 KME Commercial Rescue Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 KME Commercial Rescue has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KME dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 KME Commercial Rescue. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 KME Commercial Rescue owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 KME Commercial Rescue, describing incidents dated August 28, 2019.
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ODI #11323273 · Filed
WE RECEIVED A RECALL FROM KME BACK IN LATE AUGUST 2019 ABOUT HYDRAULIC CAB LIFT SYSTEM ISSUE. WE CONTACTED KME IN NESQUEHONING, PA AND WERE ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD GET US ON THE SCHEDULE TO HAVE THE MOBILE SERVICE TRUCK COME AND INSPECT OUR TRUCK. TO DATE WE STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE.
Lift-up Cover May Unexpectedly Fall
NHTSA #19V267000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported April 2, 2019 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 148 vehicles
Repair completion: 43.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 23, 2019 · Vehicles built September 26, 2016 – September 26, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Safety consequence
If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
Manufacturer remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. 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.
Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed
NHTSA #19V230000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2019 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 17, 2019 · Vehicles built December 20, 2017 – December 22, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME commercial rescue and 2019 KME commercial tanker vehicles equipped with an ASA Electronics backup camera display. The display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Safety consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing. The recall began May 17, 2019. 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.
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #18V622000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported September 13, 2018 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 111 vehicles
Repair completion: 25.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 2, 2018 · Vehicles built November 1, 2017 – August 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Other KME Commercial Rescue model years
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