Campaign 23V-818

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…

Defect 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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V818000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-818
Make	Model	Model years
KME	Predator	2020
KME	Severe Service	2020
Spartan Fire	Metrostar	2020

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

20V-192 Apr 2, 2020
Electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud
20V-051 Jan 29, 2020
Battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging
18V-746 Oct 22, 2018
These pumps may be improperly wired, causing the Oil Pressure and Temperature warning lamps to not illuminate when needed
17V-504 Aug 14, 2017
Software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed
17V-503 Aug 14, 2017
Software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released
16V-586 Aug 8, 2016
These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off