2024–2025 Kme Panther, Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Gladiator +more: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 24V799000 · 50 units potentially affected · filed Oct 24, 2024
What's wrong
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.
The fix
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.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V799000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24014
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, Llc
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
- Units affected
- 50
- Report received
- Oct 24, 2024
- Owner letters
- Nov 19, 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 2025
- Spartan Fire FC-94 2024, 2025
- Spartan Fire Gladiator 2025
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2024, 2025