NHTSA Recall 20V051000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kme Predator SS Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V051000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | January 29, 2020 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Safety risk
A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify the affected owners and will arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall March 19, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V051000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator SS Aerial | 2015 |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kme Predator SS Tda | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.