CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator Severe Service vehicles manufactured August 28, 2014, to January 27, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs, part number 9413-301-001, which may overheat.
- Risk
- If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners to inspect the flashlights and battery packs, and request replacements from Pelican, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain flashlights installed in these vehicles use a lithium ion battery pack that may overheat. Affected units are Pelican 9410L flashlights (part numbers 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110) fitted with battery packs (part number 9413-301-001).
If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 to confirm their vehicle is included. KME will notify owners to have the flashlights and battery packs inspected, and will request replacements from Pelican where needed. The inspection and any replacement are provided free of charge. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator SS | 20152016 |
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