NHTSA Recall 23V818000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V818000; Date: Dec. 6, 2023
overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 KME Severe Service
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2020 severe service aerial fire apparatus 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.
How to Fix:
dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 15, 2024. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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