CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 and 2023 Spartan Fire and KME firetrucks, including the Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and Panther models, may have a transmission control module that fails to reach the fourth gear lockup needed to start the water pump after the vehicle is put in reverse. The problem affects the transmission control module (TCM), which is part of the power train.
A firetruck that cannot pump water during a fire can increase the risk of injury to firefighters and others at the scene.
The remedy is a free software update to the transmission control module, performed by an authorized dealer. Owners who received the notification letter mailed April 27, 2023 can contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400, referencing recall number 23007. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Redundant Panther | 202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 202220232024 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 202220232024 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 202220232024 |