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Kme 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.

NHTSA campaign 23V-818 · Reported December 6, 2023 · 22 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kme Predator, Severe Service and METROSTAR
VEHICLES AFFECTED
22
REMEDY
Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-818.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020Kme Predator
2020Kme Severe Service
2020Spartan Fire METROSTAR

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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