Kme / Spartan Fire recall: Latches/locks/linkages
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.
What could happen
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Panther 2023–2026
- Kme Predator 2024–2025
- Kme Redundant Panther 2023–2024
- Kme Redundant Predator 2024
- Spartan Fire Fc-94 2023–2026
- Spartan Fire Gladiator 2023–2026
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2023–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V584000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 6, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 20, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,261
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 25010
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Spartan Fire recall: Equipment Oct 6, 2026
- Spartan Fire recall: Latches/locks/linkages Nov 4, 2025
- Kme / Spartan Fire recall: Equipment Oct 24, 2024
- Kme / Spartan Fire recall: Suspension Jul 2, 2024
- Spartan Fire recall: Service brakes, air Jun 18, 2024
- Spartan Fire recall: Seats May 10, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.