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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V192000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Published April 2, 2020 · Recall initiated: April 2, 2020

What's the hazard

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, and 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis vehicles. An electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud.

What to do

KME will notify owners, and dealers will clean the jumper studs, connection surfaces, and connections. Additionally, the connection surfaces and wire terminals will then be sealed with a silicone electrical sealant. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Recall details

Brand
KME
Model
COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Lot
2019 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS | 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2019 KME PREDATOR | 2018 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS | 2017 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS | 2016 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS | 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2020 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2016 KME PREDATOR | 2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2017 KME PREDATOR | 2018 KME PREDATOR | 2020 KME PREDATOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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