23E077 – Software Error in Vehicle Control Module – AMETEK ICVS

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-077 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : AMETEK ICVS Submission Date : OCT 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-077 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : AMETEK ICVS Address : 27755 Diehl Rd Suite 300 Warrenvilee IL 60555 Company phone : 242-8863 Population : Number of potentially involved : 18,239 Estimated percentage with defect : 5 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Ametek Model : ICM-200 Part No. : 10059122 Size : 14″ x 14″ x 2″ Function : Power Managemen Descriptive Information : The issue reported is a software issue that could cause the ICM to reset during operation of the vehicle. The reset happens in less than one second and only affects operation if the implementation from the customer (OEM) uses a state machine to hold values. Depending on the function using the state machine, the severity can vary. The bug was introduced in software released on a certain day and was corrected on a certain day. Those dates create a fence around the population. Depending on the customer implementation, this issue could cause no functional problem with the end vehicle or it could be a safety issue. The OEM needs to make this determination. Production Dates : OCT 01, 2021 – SEP 08, 2022 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Per the OEM: the ICM has a software issue that may cause loss of key safety functions such as head lamps or windshield wipers. The exact possible issue on the vehicle needs to be determined by the OEM FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The OEM will need to determine the safety risk based on their implementation of the software running on the ICM Description of the Cause : The software issue that causes the ICM to reset is related to how certain CAN messages are handled. The issue is infrequent and unpredictable. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-077 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : no warning would be given Involved Components : Component Name : software Component Description : software Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : AMETEK Address : 27755 Diehl Rd Warrenville Illinois 60555 Country : United States Chronology : NOTE: OEM is responsible for quarterly and annual reports. Note: The first Identified customer above has already filed a recall. Report number 23V-062 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Software update How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Software version Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : this information would need to come from the OEM Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : This information would need to come from the OEM Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 31, 2030 – DEC 31, 2030 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 31, 2030 – DEC 31, 2030 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-077 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : The Shyft Group Address : 1541 Reynolds Road Charlotte MI 48813 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Blue Bird Corporation Address : 402 Blue Bird Blvd Fort Valley GA 31030 Country : US Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-077 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : AMETEK ICVS Submission Date : OCT 17, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-077 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : AMETEK ICVS Address : 27755 Diehl Rd Suite 300 Warrenvilee IL 60555 Company phone : 242-8863 Population : Number of potentially involved : 18,239 Estimated percentage with defect : 5 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Ametek Model : ICM-200 Part No. : 10059122 Size : 14″ x 14″ x 2″ Function : Power Managemen Descriptive Information : The issue reported is a software issue that could cause the ICM to reset during operation of the vehicle. The reset happens in less than one second and only affects operation if the implementation from the customer (OEM) uses a state machine to hold values. Depending on the function using the state machine, the severity can vary. The bug was introduced in software released on a certain day and was corrected on a certain day. Those dates create a fence around the population. Depending on the customer implementation, this issue could cause no functional problem with the end vehicle or it could be a safety issue. The OEM needs to make this determination. Production Dates : OCT 01, 2021 – SEP 08, 2022 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Per the OEM: the ICM has a software issue that may cause loss of key safety functions such as head lamps or windshield wipers. The exact possible issue on the vehicle needs to be determined by the OEM FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The OEM will need to determine the safety risk based on their implementation of the software running on the ICM Description of the Cause : The software issue that causes the ICM to reset is related to how certain CAN messages are handled. The issue is infrequent and unpredictable. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-077 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : no warning would be given Involved Components : Component Name : software Component Description : software Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : AMETEK Address : 27755 Diehl Rd Warrenville Illinois 60555 Country : United States Chronology : NOTE: OEM is responsible for quarterly and annual reports. Note: The first Identified customer above has already filed a recall. Report number 23V-062 Issue was Introduced to the field on 10/1/21 Issue was corrected 9/8/22 Issue first reported by customer on 11/8/22 Shyft issued a recall on 2/9/23 AMETEK contacted by NHTSA 5/3/23 Numerous emails back and forth and a phone call to understand what AMETEK obligation was. NHTSA sent link to portal 9/25/23 NHTSA provided instructions via phone to AMETEK 10/3/23 AMETEK filed report 10/10/23 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Software update How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Software version Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-077 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : this information would need to come from the OEM Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : This information would need to come from the OEM Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 31, 2030 – DEC 31, 2030 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 31, 2030 – DEC 31, 2030 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : The Shyft Group Address : 1541 Reynolds Road Charlotte MI 48813 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Blue Bird Corporation Address : 402 Blue Bird Blvd Fort Valley GA 31030 Country : US Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported

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