CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
- Risk
- Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 24014.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain fire apparatus vehicles where a mechanical stop may be missing from the cab tilt system. Without that stop, the cab tilt cylinder can be overextended, which may cause the cab to drop.
A dropping cab increases the risk of injury to people working on or around the vehicle. Owners should stop tilting the cab until the vehicle has been checked, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Dealers will inspect the cab tilt cylinder and replace it as needed at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. For questions, contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 24014.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Panther | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 20242025 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2025 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 20242025 |