2023 KME PANTHER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 KME PANTHER has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to door latches, brake systems, and steering components across various recalls.
Eleven recalls address multiple safety and mechanical systems including door latches, suspension components, parking brakes, transmission control modules, and steering assemblies.
Recalls- Door latch actuator. Recall 25V584000 affects 1,260 vehicles. The cab door latch actuator lever arm may bind or become wedged preventing door opening. Occupants risk being trapped inside which could cause injury. Dealers will inspect and replace door latches as needed free of charge.
- Lower control arm bolts. Recall 24V507000 involves 48 vehicles. The front lower control arm retention bolts may become brittle and break after installation. Broken bolt heads could become projectiles presenting an injury hazard. Spartan Fire will replace bolts at no cost.
- Parking brake inversion valve. Recall 23V631000 covers 660 vehicles. Defects in the inversion valve may delay parking brake engagement allowing unintended movement. This increases crash and injury risk. The valve will be replaced free by dealers.
- Transmission control module. Recall 23V156000 applies to 166 vehicles. The TCM may fail to achieve 4th gear lockup after reversing which prevents water pump operation. This raises danger during firefighting. Dealers will update TCM software free of charge.
- Parking brake inversion valve (KME). Recall 23V798000 involves 44 vehicles. Similar to recall 23V631000, an inversion valve defect may delay parking brake engagement causing unintended moves. Inspection and valve replacement will be performed free.
- Tie rod clamps (Spartan Fire). Recall 22V778000 affects 225 vehicles. Improper heat treatment may cause tie rod clamps to fail and allow rod separation risking sudden steering loss. Dealers will replace clamps free of charge.
- Tie rod clamps (Marion). Recall 22V871000 covers 6 vehicles. Same defect as recall 22V778000 with heat-treated tie rod clamps failing and risking steering loss. Replacement of both clamps is free.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or exposure to recall risks may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney could help clarify potential remedies based on specific circumstances.
2023 KME PANTHER Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2409
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 KME PANTHER
1260 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
2023 KME PANTHER
48 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Risk: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.