Model year record

2024 KME Panther

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V584000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,261
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-06
Owners notified
2025-10-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 24V507000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Vehicles affected
48
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-02
Owners notified
2024-08-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.