KME 2017 Commercial Rescue Vehicles: Sliding Cover May Fall Unexpectedly
KME is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue and other models due to a risk of sliding cover falling unexpectedly, potentially causing injury. Owners should contact KME for free replacement of gas springs with improved locking.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
KME is recalling specific 2017 and other model commercial rescue vehicles because the sliding cover could fall unexpectedly if the lock isn't engaged, risking injury to workers underneath. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226153-kme-2017-commercial-rescue-vehicles-sliding-cover-may-fall-unexpectedly.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226153-kme-2017-commercial-rescue-vehicles-sliding-cover-may-fall-unexpectedly · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V267000
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“KME 2017 Commercial Rescue Vehicles: Sliding Cover May Fall Unexpectedly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226153-kme-2017-commercial-rescue-vehicles-sliding-cover-may-fall-unexpectedly. Based on NHTSA recall #19V267000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V267000).
Why it’s dangerous
The lock for the gas springs supporting the sliding cover may become unintentionally disabled, preventing it from engaging. If the lock isn't engaged, the cover can fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to people working underneath.
Who’s affected
Owners of KME 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, and other specified models are affected. Personnel working under the sliding cover are at highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a KME 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, or other models listed in the recall notice. The recall began May 23, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KME Customer Service
Call 1-800-235-3928 to schedule a replacement of the gas springs with new ones that have improved locking.
Replace Gas Springs
Dealers will replace the gas springs with new ones that either have an alternative locking mechanism or a separate stay arm to prevent accidental disengagement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- 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 #19V267000 (February 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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