KMEPanther
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2024 KME Panther recalls
There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
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Most-mentioned components
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 1SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · 1LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 1
Campaign 23V156000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Nov 3, 2024
Summary
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.
Risk
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Remedy
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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.
Campaign 24V181000
Electrical System
Jul 3, 2024
Summary
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.
Risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
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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.
Campaign 24V507000
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Feb 7, 2024
Summary
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.
Risk
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
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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.
Campaign 25V584000
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Jun 9, 2025
Summary
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.
Risk
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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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.
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