Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #23V818000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V818000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 2020 severe service, predator, and spartan metrostar trucks Includes 22 affected units, Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 severe service, predator, and spartan metrostar trucks

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V818000
Report Received Date: 2023-12-06T00:00:00
Subject: Overloaded electrical system may cause fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0

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NHTSA ID: 23V818000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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