Recall 16V372 covers 9 2015-2016 Kme Predator SS vehicles because Pelican flashlight battery packs can overheat and increase fire risk. Inspection and replacement are free.
Kme is recalling 9 2015-2016 Predator SS vehicles because their Pelican 9410L flashlight lithium ion battery packs can overheat. If the battery pack overheats, fire risk increases, and a Kme dealer will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The recalled equipment on the 2015-2016 Kme Predator SS is the Pelican 9410L flashlight supplied with lithium ion battery packs. The flashlight is portable scene equipment, so crews can carry light away from the vehicle when they are working around the apparatus or at an incident. The battery pack stores the power that lets the light run without a cord.
On affected vehicles, the flashlight or replacement battery pack can overheat. The filing ties the recall to Pelican part numbers 9410-021-245 and 9410-021-110 for the flashlight, and 9413-301-001 for the battery pack. The included battery packs have green shrink wrapped cells, with the battery pack number printed on the battery's shrink wrap.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners and fleet managers should identify the flashlight and battery pack by the printed part numbers, then keep the affected equipment out of service until the recall remedy is completed.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2015 and 2016 model years for the same equipment component.
| 2015 Kme Predator SS | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2016 Kme Predator SS | Equipment |
| Units affected | 9 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating flashlight battery pack can increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before the battery pack overheats, so remove the flashlight from service and follow the recall inspection and replacement instructions. Repair is free at any franchised Kme dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Kme Predator SS is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kme dealer to schedule the free inspection and replacement of Pelican flashlight battery packs that overheat.
- Bring the recall notice if Kme mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V372 when you call.
- Stop using the affected Pelican 9410L flashlight until the battery pack has been inspected or replaced.
- Call Kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926 with questions about the flashlight inspection or replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer or service center, a Kme technician inspects the Pelican flashlights and lithium ion battery packs installed on the vehicle. If a flashlight or battery pack is covered by the recall, Kme requests the needed replacement from Pelican and provides it free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you've already paid for a related flashlight or battery pack repair, contact Kme customer service with your repair invoice or payment records so the general reimbursement plan can review the documented expense.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 23, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 27, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 30, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 16, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V372?
Recall 16V372 covers 9 2015-2016 Kme Predator SS vehicles equipped with certain Pelican 9410L flashlights and lithium ion battery packs that can overheat, increasing fire risk. Kme will have owners inspect the flashlights and battery packs and request Pelican replacements as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Kme Predator SS is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V372. If it is, contact Kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or a franchised Kme service location for inspection instructions and Pelican flashlight or battery-pack replacement guidance. The repair path is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 16V372, Kme will direct owners to inspect the affected Pelican flashlights and battery packs and request free replacements from Pelican when replacement is needed.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. NHTSA campaign 16V372 says the Pelican flashlight lithium ion battery pack can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Keep the affected equipment out of service until the inspection confirms the flashlight and battery pack are not part of the recall or replacements are complete.
What if I bought my Kme Predator SS used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015-2016 Kme Predator SS is included, then reference recall 16V372 when you contact Kme customer service or the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V372000 |
|---|---|
| Kme customer service | 1-800-235-3926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V372 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V372000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →