2020 Kme Predator, Kme Severe Service, Spartan Fire Metrostar: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V818000 · 22 units potentially affected · filed Dec 6, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V818000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Units affected
- 22
- Report received
- Dec 6, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jan 24, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator 2020
- Kme Severe Service 2020
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2020