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NHTSA recall,

Kovatch Mobile Equipment 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.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2024 CV515 SFA 4x4 and Severe Service emergency vehicles because a node may become unresponsive and cause a loss of functionality of connected components, such as exterior lighting and pump-mode. 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.

The recall covers 2 vehicles distributed nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2026. 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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. KME will work with Fire Research Corporation to replace the node, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2026. You may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your KME affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2024

KME

  • CV515 SFA 4X4
  • Severe Service

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V657000
Vehicles affected
2
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-235-3928

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 23, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)