Recall 20V192000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 2016-2020 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS
RECALL This recall affects up to 678 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V192000 |
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Vehicles Affected | 678 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2016 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS, 2016 KME PREDATOR, 2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, 2017 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS, 2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, 2017 KME PREDATOR, 2018 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS, 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, 2018 KME PREDATOR, 2019 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS, 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, 2019 KME PREDATOR, 2020 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, 2020 KME PREDATOR
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for KME
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V584000 | 2024 KME redundant PREDATOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1,261 | |
| 24V799000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER | 50 | |
| 24V507000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 48 | |
| 24V363000 | 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 7 | |
| 24V181000 | 2024 KME redundant PANTHER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | |
| 23V798000 | 2021 KME SEVERE SERVICE | PARKING BRAKE | 44 | |
| 23V818000 | 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 22 | |
| 23V808000 | 2022 KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 69 | |
| 23V631000 | 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 660 | |
| 23V156000 | 2022 KME redundant PANTHER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 166 |