01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Kme Redundant Panther recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V584000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- September 6, 2025
- Potential units
- 1,261campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Why it matters: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.
Owner notification: October 20, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
NHTSA 24V181000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 7, 2024
- Potential units
- 42campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Why it matters: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24003.
Owner notification: April 1, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
NHTSA 23V156000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- March 23, 2023
- Potential units
- 166campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Why it matters: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.
Owner notification: April 27, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH