Kme, Spartan Fire 2020 Electrical System recall
Recalled December 6, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V818000 · KME
Hazard
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.
Units
22 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
KME METROSTAR · KME PREDATOR · KME SEVERE SERVICE
Manufacturer(s)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Spartan Fire, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →