KMEPanther
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2025 KME Panther recalls
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as KME Panther.
Most-mentioned components
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · 1EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER · 1LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 1
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 24V799000
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer › Hoses/Cables/Rods/Gears/Strut/Cylinder
Dec 10, 2025
Summary
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.
Risk
Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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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.
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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