The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V657000·Announced 2026-10-06

KME Recalls 2024 CV515 SFA 4x4 and Severe Service Emergency Vehicles

KME is recalling 2024 CV515 SFA 4x4 and Severe Service emergency vehicles because a node may become unresponsive, causing loss of exterior lighting and pump-mode functionality.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source identifies a risk of crash and injury due to loss of exterior lighting and pump-mode functionality, but does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2024 CV515 SFA 4x4 and Severe Service emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a node may become unresponsive, leading to a loss of functionality in 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. Additionally, a loss of pump-mode function may prevent or delay the use of emergency equipment, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

The recalled product

Product
KME CV515 SFA 4X4, SEVERE SERVICE
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CV515 SFA 4X4
  • SEVERE SERVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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