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KME Predator SS TDA Recall 20V051: Flashlight Battery Packs Can Explode While Charging

NHTSA campaign 20V051, reported January 29, 2020, 41 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain KME Predator SS emergency response vehicles have Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights whose battery packs may explode while charging. An explosion can increase the risk of injury to people nearby.

KME will notify affected owners and arrange for the flashlight batteries to be returned and repaired at no cost. Owners can contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. Check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls, and avoid charging the affected flashlight battery packs until the repair is completed.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V051Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Risk
A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify the affected owners and will arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall March 19, 2020. 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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

KME Predator SS Aerial2015
KME Predator SS Pumper201520162017201820192020
KME Predator SS TDA2015201620172018