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2024 KME Severe Service Recalls & Complaints
The 2024 KME Severe Service has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2024 KME Severe Service. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KME dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 KME Severe Service. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Exterior Warning Lights May Fail To Illuminate
NHTSA #26V657000 · Equipment — Emergency — Siren/Lighting/Strobes — Controls · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2026 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Potentially affected: 2 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
KME will work with Fire Research Corporation to replace the node, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 5, 2026. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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