Recall
Kme Severe Service — 23V818000
NHTSA ID
23V818000
Make
Kme
Model
Severe Service
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2023-12-06
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
22
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.