2021 KME Panther recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2021 model year.

The 2021 KME Panther is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
23V798000	2023-11-26	Parking Brake
22V871000	2022-11-23	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
22V778000	2022-10-17	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Parking Brake (23V798000, 2023-11-26)

Problem: 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."

Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Free 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.

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · 44 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly (22V871000, 2022-11-23)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free 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 for this recall is 22V-778.

Marion Body Works Inc. · 6 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly (22V778000, 2022-10-17)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free 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's number for this recall is 22007.

Spartan Fire, LLC · 225 vehicles · NHTSA record

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.

Other model years: 2013 · 2025 · All KME Panther recalls