Recall 20V051 affects 41 2015-2020 Kme Predator SS Aerial, Pumper, and Tda vehicles for exploding flashlight batteries. Kme repairs them free.
Kme is recalling 41 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, Predator SS Aerial, and Predator SS Tda emergency response vehicles because battery packs for Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights can explode while charging. A battery pack explosion raises the risk of injury, and Kme dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The recalled part is the rechargeable battery pack used in Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights installed with 2015-2020 Kme Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS Pumper, and Predator SS Tda emergency response vehicles. The pack stores electrical energy for the flashlight and sits on a charger so the light is ready for service. On these vehicles, the flashlight battery pack is part of the electrical equipment carried on the apparatus, not the vehicle starting battery.
The defect is inside the flashlight battery pack. While the pack is charging, it has an explosion risk. Pelican did not provide Kme with a more specific root cause, so the public repair record does not identify a certain cell, circuit, charger contact, or manufacturing step as the failure point.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall record does not identify a sound, smell, warning light, heat change, or other owner-noticeable clue before the battery pack fails.
Who's affected?
Spans Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS Pumper, and Predator SS Tda configurations across the 2015-2020 model years, all tied to the battery component.
| 2015 Kme Predator SS Aerial | battery |
|---|---|
| 2015 Kme Predator SS Pumper | battery |
| 2016 Kme Predator SS Pumper | battery |
| 2017 Kme Predator SS Pumper | battery |
| 2015 Kme Predator SS Tda | battery |
| 2016 Kme Predator SS Tda | battery |
| 2017 Kme Predator SS Tda | battery |
| 2018 Kme Predator SS Pumper | battery |
| 2019 Kme Predator SS Pumper | battery |
| 2018 Kme Predator SS Tda | battery |
| 2020 Kme Predator SS Pumper | battery |
| Units affected | 41 |
| 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?
A battery pack explosion creates injury risk for anyone near the recalled flashlight battery. If your VIN is included, stop use of the affected battery and follow Kme's return and repair instructions. Keep it away from passengers and crew until the battery is repaired. Repair is free at any franchised Kme dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2020 Kme Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS Pumper, or Predator SS Tda is included in this recall.
- Contact Kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928 to arrange the free return and repair of the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlight battery packs.
- Reference recall number 20V051 when you call so Kme can match the vehicle and flashlight battery repair.
- Stop charging the recalled flashlight battery packs until Kme gives return and repair instructions.
- Bring the recall notice if Kme sent one, or keep it with your service records after the battery repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kme technician confirms whether the vehicle uses the affected Pelican 9410 or 9415 flashlight battery packs. Kme then arranges the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, and Kme customer service can coordinate the process at 1-800-235-3928. If you already paid out of pocket for the same battery repair, Kme has a general reimbursement plan on file. Keep your repair paperwork and ask customer service how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 29, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| March 13, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 16, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 19, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V051?
Recall 20V051 covers 41 2015-2020 Kme Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS Pumper, and Predator SS Tda emergency response vehicles equipped with Pelican 9410 or 9415 flashlight battery packs that can explode while charging. Kme will arrange return and repair of the flashlight batteries.
What should I do if my 2015-2020 Kme Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS Pumper, or Predator SS Tda is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency response vehicle is included in recall 20V051. If it is, contact Kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928 for return and repair instructions for the affected Pelican flashlight batteries.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. Kme will arrange for the affected Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlight battery packs to be returned and repaired under recall 20V051.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from a battery pack explosion while the flashlight battery is charging. The recall involves Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlight battery packs installed with these Kme emergency response vehicles. Follow Kme return and repair instructions before charging the affected batteries again.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V051000 |
|---|---|
| Kme customer service | 1-800-235-3928 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V051 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V051000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (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 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →