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VehicleApr 2, 2020678 affected

Kme recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, and 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis vehicles. An 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.

What could happen

An electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

The fix

KME will notify owners, and dealers will clean the jumper studs, connection surfaces, and connections. Additionally, the connection surfaces and wire terminals will then be sealed with a silicone electrical sealant. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V192000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 2, 2020
Owners notified
May 18, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
678
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
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Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.