Recall 23V156000: 2022–2024 KME Panther
- Report received
- Mar 23, 2023
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 166vehicles
- Model years
- 2022–2024
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2022 KME Panther0 complaints
- 2023 KME Panther0 complaints
- 2024 KME Panther0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.