CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
In certain 2020 fire trucks, a short circuit or wiring failure can cause the vehicle's multiplex electrical system to fail to shut off an output pin. This can overload electrical circuits.
Overloaded circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The fix is a firmware update that dealers will perform free of charge, working with the equipment manufacturer. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. For questions, contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator | 2020 |
|---|---|
| KME Severe Service | 2020 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2020 |