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2023 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2023 model year.

The 2023 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 is covered by 9 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
24V323000	2024-05-10	Seats › Critical Fasteners
23V747000	2023-11-07	Parking Brake
23V631000	2023-09-12	Parking Brake
23V156000	2023-03-23	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
22V879000	2022-11-29	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
22V871000	2022-11-23	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
22V778000	2022-10-17	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
22V373000	2022-05-24	Equipment › Emergency › Siren/Lighting/Strobes › Wiring

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.

Spartan Fire, LLC · 1,261 vehicles · NHTSA record

Seats › Critical Fasteners (24V323000, 2024-05-10)

Problem: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, and 2023-2024 FC-94 vehicles. The seat mount fastener may be undersized and could break. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: A broken fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24007.

Spartan Fire, LLC · 100 vehicles · NHTSA record

Parking Brake (23V747000, 2023-11-07)

Problem: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.

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

Free fix: Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC 2023-512.

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. · 10 vehicles · NHTSA record

Parking Brake (23V631000, 2023-09-12)

Problem: 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 121, "Air Brake Systems."

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

Free 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 number for this recall is 23017.

Spartan Fire, LLC · 660 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (23V156000, 2023-03-23)

Problem: 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.

Risk: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.

Free 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 for this recall is 23007.

Spartan Fire, LLC · 166 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly (22V879000, 2022-11-29)

Problem: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 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 December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.

Alexis Fire Equipment Company · 20 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

Equipment › Emergency › Siren/Lighting/Strobes › Wiring (22V373000, 2022-05-24)

Problem: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, and 2022-2023 FC-94 fire trucks. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.

Risk: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-800-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22001.

Spartan Fire, LLC · 27 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.

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