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2017 Kme Commercial Rescue problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Commercial Rescue years?

Commercial Rescue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted1 complaint2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Commercial Rescue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue problems?

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Does the 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V267000Latches & LocksApril 2, 2019 · 148 units

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.

Consequence

If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

19V230000Driver AssistanceMarch 25, 2019 · 4 units

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME commercial rescue and 2019 KME commercial tanker vehicles equipped with an ASA Electronics backup camera display. The display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Consequence

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

18V622000LightingSeptember 13, 2018 · 111 units

Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Tanker, Commercial Wildland, 2018-2019 Predator Aerial, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Pumper, Predator Tanker, 2018 Predator Panther Aerial, Predator Panther Tanker, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS TDA, and Predator TDA vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WE RECEIVED A RECALL FROM KME BACK IN LATE AUGUST 2019 ABOUT HYDRAULIC CAB LIFT SYSTEM ISSUE. WE CONTACTED KME IN NESQUEHONING, PA AND WERE ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD GET US ON THE SCHEDULE TO HAVE THE MOBILE SERVICE TRUCK COME AND INSPECT OUR TRUCK. TO DATE WE STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 28, 2019

2017 Kme Commercial Rescue — common questions

Is the 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.