Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2017 KME commercial rescue and 2019 KME commercial
— Recall Campaign #19V230000
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME commercial rescue and 2019 KME commercial tanker vehicles equipped with an ASA Electronics backup camera display. The display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V230000
| Manufacturer: | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 25, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V230000 |
| Units affected: | 4 |
- Description:
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME commercial rescue and 2019 KME commercial tanker vehicles equipped with an ASA Electronics backup camera display. The display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Consequeces:
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing. The recall began May 17, 2019. 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.