2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE
The 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Recalls for the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE, potentially affecting up to 22 vehicles.
Recall 23V818000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 22 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE.
Safety Rating for the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME SEVERE SERVICE
- 2016 KME SEVERE SERVICE — 0 complaints
- 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE (current)
- 2021 KME SEVERE SERVICE — 0 complaints
- 2022 KME SEVERE SERVICE — 0 complaints
- 2023 KME SEVERE SERVICE — 0 complaints
Other KME Models
- KME PREDATOR — 13 total complaints
- KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 3 total complaints
- KME AERIALCAT — 2 total complaints
- KME RENEGADE FIRE ENGINE — 2 total complaints
- KME ARIEL CAT — 1 total complaint
- KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE — 1 total complaint
- KME PANTHER — 1 total complaint
- KME 7600 TANKER — 0 total complaints