KME Predator Aerial 2018: Brake Lights May Illuminate Without Pressing Brake
KME recalls 2018 Predator Aerials with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, risking crashes. Owners must have brake lights replaced free by November 2, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling 2018 Predator Aerials with Whelen brake lights that might light up when the brake pedal isn't pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should get the brake lights fixed by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225146-kme-predator-aerial-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225146-kme-predator-aerial-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V622000
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“KME Predator Aerial 2018: Brake Lights May Illuminate Without Pressing Brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225146-kme-predator-aerial-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing. Based on NHTSA recall #18V622000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V622000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed due to wiring issues. This can confuse other drivers, making it harder for them to tell when the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, which could lead to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 KME Predator Aerials with Whelen accessory brake lights are affected. These vehicles are most at risk when driving in areas with heavy traffic.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 KME Predator Aerial has Whelen accessory brake lights. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2017 and 2019 with specific wiring configurations.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-800-235-3928 to get your vehicle checked and scheduled for brake light replacement.
Get Brake Lights Replaced
Dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge to fix the wiring issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 50 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V622000 (September 13, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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