Campaign 26V-657

Node may become unresponsive and cause a loss of functionality of connected components, such as exterior lighting and pump-mode

Defect summary

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V657000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-657
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
KME	CV515 SFA 4X4	2024	0
KME	Severe Service	2024	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

20V-006 Jan 8, 2020
Swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing
18V-433 Jun 26, 2018
Lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor
18E-047 Jun 26, 2018
Lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor
18V-393 Jun 12, 2018
If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out
17V-765 Nov 22, 2017
Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing…
16V-930 Dec 23, 2016
In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of…