Does the 2023 KME Severe Service have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2023 KME Severe Service recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a KME dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 KME Severe Service?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2023 KME Severe Service recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2023 KME Severe Service. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your KME been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A KME dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2023 KME Severe Service recalls, newest first

November 26, 2023NHTSA 23V79800044 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2023 KME Severe Service were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Other 2023 KME models

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Questions

Does the 2023 KME Severe Service have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2023 KME Severe Service recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a KME dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 KME Severe Service?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.