2025 Kme Panther Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 open recalls for the 2025 Kme Panther. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 22, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Control Arm Lower Arm

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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.
Risk:
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 24V507000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 2, 2024.

Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer Hoses/Cables/Rods/Gears/Strut/Cylinder

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER

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.
Risk:
Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 24V799000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 24, 2024.

Doors Latch

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 25V584000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 6, 2025.

Safety recall

NEW
What's wrong:
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 KME Panther, Predator, 2024-2027 Spartan Fire Metrostar, FC-94, and 2025-2027 Gladiator emergency vehicles. A software error may cause the drive/pump mode control solenoid valve to lose pressure and the driveline pump T-Case to disengage.
Risk:
Disengagement of the driveline may cause a loss of power to the rear drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Spartan Fire will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 26018.

NHTSA campaign 26V676000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 15, 2026.

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Kme dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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