Vehicle recall 20V051000 · January 29, 2020
KME Predator SS Pumper, Predator SS TDA and 1 more model
The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V051000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 29, 2020
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Owner notification
- March 19, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 41
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- KME Predator SS Aerial (2015): 2015
- KME Predator SS Pumper (2015-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- KME Predator SS TDA (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Has your KME been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A KME dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.