KME COMMERCIALCAB/ Chassis, Predator, Predator Panther (2016-2020): Electrical system
Recall 20V192000 · Apr 2, 2020 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
678
vehicles affected
678
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V192000
- Date
- Apr 2, 2020
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 678
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2016-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
3 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Commercialcab/ Chassis | 2016-2019 |
| Kme | Predator | 2016-2020 |
| Kme | Predator Panther | 2016-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V192000?
3 models: Kme Commercialcab/ Chassis (2016-2019), Kme Predator (2016-2020), Kme Predator Panther (2016-2020), about 678 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V192000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.