KME Panther recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the KME Panther; the most recent was received 2025-09-06 (Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
All KME Panther campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V584000 | 2025-09-06 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch | 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… |
| 24V799000 | 2024-10-24 | Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer › Hoses/Cables/Rods/Gears/Strut/Cylinder | 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. |
| 24V507000 | 2024-07-02 | Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm | 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… |
| 23V798000 | 2023-11-26 | Parking Brake | 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 mov… |
| 22V871000 | 2022-11-23 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | 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 allo… |
| 22V778000 | 2022-10-17 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | 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… |
| 14V455000 | 2014-07-25 | Seat Belts | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Predator and 2014 Panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckl… |
| 13V187000 | 2013-05-09 | Steering | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steerin… |
| 13V137000 | 2013-04-11 | Parking Brake › Conventional › Air | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 201… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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