2024 Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2022 Kme Redundant Panther | 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023 Kme Redundant Panther | 2023 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2022 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Published March 9, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 23, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V156000, published March 9, 2023 and initiated March 23, 2023. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2024 Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2022 Kme Redundant Panther | 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023 Kme Redundant Panther | 2023 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2022 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- redundant PANTHER
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2024 KME redundant PANTHER | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | 2022 KME redundant PANTHER | 2022 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | 2023 KME redundant PANTHER | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | 2022 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2022 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2022 Kme Redundant Panther | 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023 Kme Redundant Panther | 2023 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2022 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V156000 on March 9, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: redundant PANTHER.