2023–2025 Kme Panther, Spartan Fire Gladiator, Spartan Fire Metrostar: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 24V507000 · 48 units potentially affected · filed Jul 2, 2024
What's wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V507000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24010
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, Llc
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Units affected
- 48
- Report received
- Jul 2, 2024
- Owner letters
- Aug 5, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Panther 2023, 2024, 2025
- Spartan Fire Gladiator 2023, 2024, 2025
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2023, 2024, 2025