The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V051000·Announced 2020-01-29

KME Predator Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Flashlight Battery Explosion Risk

Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling specific KME Predator emergency vehicles because flashlight battery packs may explode while charging, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (battery explosion) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for unreported injury risks.

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves 41 units where the battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.

A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury. The defect is located in the electrical system, specifically the 12V/24V/48V battery components.

KME will notify affected owners and arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall began on March 19, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL, PREDATOR SS PUMPER, PREDATOR SS TDA
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Response Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
41

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • PREDATOR SS AERIAL
  • PREDATOR SS PUMPER
  • PREDATOR SS TDA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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