NHTSANHTSA recall 26V657000 · Oct 6, 2026

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Exterior Warning Lights May Fail To Illuminate

Recall found

Product

2024 CV515 SFA 4x4 and Severe Service emergency vehicles

Hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

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.
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.