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2020 Kme Severe Service: federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2020 Kme Severe Service

These are federal recalls reported for the 2020 Kme Severe Service. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

23V-818 Open recall Dec 6, 2023

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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