2022 KME PANTHER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 KME PANTHER has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to braking and steering systems based on recall data.
There are five recalls affecting the 2022 KME PANTHER involving critical vehicle systems such as parking brakes, transmission control, and steering components.
Recalls- Parking brake defect. Recall 23V631000 affects 660 vehicles due to a defect in the inversion valve that may delay park brake engagement. This poses a risk of unintentional vehicle movement, increasing the chance of crash or injury. Dealers will replace the inversion valve free of charge. Owner notifications were sent in November 2023.
- Transmission control module failure. Recall 23V156000 involves 166 vehicles where the transmission control module may fail to achieve 4th gear lockup after reversing, preventing the water pump from activating. This increases injury risk during fire response. Dealers will update TCM software at no cost. Owners were notified in April 2023.
- Additional parking brake issues. Recall 23V798000 covers 44 vehicles with inversion valve defects causing delayed park brake engagement and risk of unintended movement. Dealers will inspect and replace valves as needed at no charge. Owners were notified in January 2024.
- Tie rod assembly failure. Recall 22V778000 affects 225 vehicles with improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps that can fail and separate, causing sudden loss of steering. Dealers will replace the clamps free of charge. Notification letters were mailed in December 2022.
- Steering tie rod clamp defect. Recall 22V871000 concerns 6 vehicles with similar tie rod clamp heat-treatment defects, risking steering loss. Dealers will replace both clamps at no cost. Owners were informed in December 2022.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety-related parts may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a legal professional specializing in lemon law is advisable for further guidance.
2022 KME PANTHER Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1101
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 KME PANTHER
660 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
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.
2022 KME PANTHER
166 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
2022 KME PANTHER
44 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
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.
2022 KME PANTHER
6 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
2022 KME PANTHER
225 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.