01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Kme 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 24V799000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 24, 2024
- Potential units
- 50campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
Why it matters: Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 24014.
Owner notification: November 19, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
NHTSA 24V507000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- July 2, 2024
- Potential units
- 48campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Why it matters: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24010.
Owner notification: August 5, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH