2025 KME Panther recalls
The 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25V584000 | 2025-09-06 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch |
| 24V799000 | 2024-10-24 | Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer › Hoses/Cables/Rods/Gears/Strut/Cylinder |
| 24V507000 | 2024-07-02 | Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (25V584000, 2025-09-06)
Problem: 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.
Free 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. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer › Hoses/Cables/Rods/Gears/Strut/Cylinder (24V799000, 2024-10-24)
Problem: 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.
Free 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.
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm (24V507000, 2024-07-02)
Problem: 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.
Free 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 for this recall is 24010.
Other model years: 2013 · 2021 · All KME Panther recalls