KME SEVERE SERVICE 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V818000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | SEVERE SERVICE | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-01-24 | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
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.
