Recall 23V818000: 2020 KME Predator

Report received

Dec 6, 2023

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected

22vehicles

Model years

2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 KME Predator0 complaints