Recall 19V230000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | KME | COMMERCIAL RESCUE |
| 2019 | KME | COMMERCIAL TANKER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.