Recall 23V818000: 2020 KME Predator, 2020 KME Severe Service, 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 6, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 22
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 KME Predator
- 2020 KME Severe Service
- 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V818000
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Owner letters
- Jan 24, 2024
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology