2023 Kme Redundant Panther Problems: 0 Complaints, 6 Recalls

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Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported September 6, 2025 · 1,261 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 25V584000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported November 26, 2023 · 44 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 23V798000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported September 12, 2023 · 660 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 23V631000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)Reported March 23, 2023 · 166 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 23V156000 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported November 23, 2022 · 6 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 22V871000 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported October 17, 2022 · 225 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 22V778000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2023 Kme Redundant Panther have?

6 recalls, covering latches/locks/linkages, parking brake and power train.

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