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 "title": "KME vehicle recalls (NHTSA)",
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   "id": "25V584000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/panther/",
   "title": "Spartan Fire, LLC: Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch recall (25V584000)",
   "content_text": "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. Fix: 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. ",
   "date_published": "2025-09-06T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "24V799000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/panther/",
   "title": "Spartan Fire, LLC: Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer › Hoses/Cables/Rods/Gears/Strut/Cylinder recall (24V799000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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. Spa",
   "date_published": "2024-10-24T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "24V507000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/panther/",
   "title": "Spartan Fire, LLC: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm recall (24V507000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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 fo",
   "date_published": "2024-07-02T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "24V363000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/redundant-predator/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Parking Brake recall (24V363000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, \"Air Brake Systems.\" Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.",
   "date_published": "2024-05-23T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "24V181000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/redundant-panther/",
   "title": "Spartan Fire, LLC: Electrical System recall (24V181000)",
   "content_text": "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. Fix: 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 ",
   "date_published": "2024-03-07T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "23V818000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Electrical System › Wiring recall (23V818000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. Fix: Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-",
   "date_published": "2023-12-06T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "23V798000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/panther/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Parking Brake recall (23V798000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, \"Air Brake Systems.\" Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.",
   "date_published": "2023-11-26T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "23V631000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/redundant-panther/",
   "title": "Spartan Fire, LLC: Parking Brake recall (23V631000)",
   "content_text": "Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 12 Fix: Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's nu",
   "date_published": "2023-09-12T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "23V156000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/redundant-panther/",
   "title": "Spartan Fire, LLC: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) recall (23V156000)",
   "content_text": "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. Fix: 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 f",
   "date_published": "2023-03-23T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "22V871000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/panther/",
   "title": "Marion Body Works Inc.: Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly recall (22V871000)",
   "content_text": "Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. Fix: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number f",
   "date_published": "2022-11-23T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "22V778000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/panther/",
   "title": "Spartan Fire, LLC: Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly recall (22V778000)",
   "content_text": "Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. Fix: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire'",
   "date_published": "2022-10-17T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "22V607000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Steering recall (22V607000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer servi",
   "date_published": "2022-08-09T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "21V960000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail recall (21V960000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak. Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-80",
   "date_published": "2021-12-10T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "21V905000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator-panther/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Power Train › Axle Assembly recall (21V905000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture. Fix: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.",
   "date_published": "2021-11-19T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "21V097000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Suspension › Multiple Axle › Torque Arm recall (21V097000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to br Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.",
   "date_published": "2021-02-19T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "20V487000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/commercial-pumper/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Exterior Lighting recall (20V487000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Rescue, 2018 Predator Panther Pumper and Commercial Skid, 2018-2020 Predator SS Aerial, 2020 Predator Panther Tanker, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Commercial Rescue, 2015-2019 Commercial Tanker, 2018-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2017 Predator SS Chassis and 2018-2021 Predator SS Pumper vehicles e Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will instruct vehicle owners to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (Part No. CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact KME cu",
   "date_published": "2020-08-18T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "20V341000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/commercialcab-chassis/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Service Brakes recall (20V341000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 Predator, and 2014 KME commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving. Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may con",
   "date_published": "2020-06-10T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "20V192000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/commercialcab-chassis/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables recall (20V192000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, and 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis vehicles. An electrical short circuit can occur due to a build-up of corrosion between the positive battery jumper stud and the retaining ring for the stud. Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will clean the jumper studs, connection surfaces, and connections. Additionally, the connection surfaces and wire terminals will then be sealed with a silicone elec",
   "date_published": "2020-04-02T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "20V051000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator-ss-aerial/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery recall (20V051000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA emergency response vehicles. The battery packs for the Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights may explode while charging. Fix: KME will notify the affected owners and will arrange for the return and repair of the flashlight batteries. The recall March 19, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.",
   "date_published": "2020-01-29T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "19V577000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator-pumper/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Suspension › Front recall (19V577000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial and Predator Pumper fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. Fix: KME will notify owners, and Reyco Granning and KME dealers will work together to install a new shock mount bolt and nut, hardened washer, and shims to keep the shocks secured, free of charge. The reca",
   "date_published": "2019-08-06T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "19V528000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator-aerial/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge And Attachments recall (19V528000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lo Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3",
   "date_published": "2019-07-12T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "19V267000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/commercial-pumper/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Latches/Locks/Linkages recall (19V267000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock  Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism",
   "date_published": "2019-04-02T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "19V230000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/commercial-rescue/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Back Over Prevention ›  Sensing System ›  Camera recall (19V230000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME commercial rescue and 2019 KME commercial tanker vehicles equipped with an ASA Electronics backup camera display. The display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed. Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-2",
   "date_published": "2019-03-25T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "19V189000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/predator-tda/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Structure recall (19V189000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA) vehicles. A weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle. Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sections of the lower waterways, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-392",
   "date_published": "2019-03-07T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "18V746000",
   "url": "https://cybermax.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/vehicle-recalls/kme/commercial-skid/",
   "title": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Electrical System ›  Instrument Cluster/Panel recall (18V746000)",
   "content_text": "Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 and 2017 KME Commercial Skid vehicles equipped with Kubota Diesel Powered Portable Pumps, part number 200779, revisions A through C, supplied by Hale Products. These pumps may be improperly wired, causing the Oil Pressure and Temperature warning lamps to not illuminate when needed. Fix: KME will notify owners, and dealers will reverse the wires leading to the warning/indicators or provide a plug-in wire repair harness, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may co",
   "date_published": "2018-10-22T00:00:00Z"
  }
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