2024 Kme Redundant Predator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 Kme Predator | 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2025 Kme Predator | 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2025 Kme Panther | 2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2024 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2023 Kme Redundant Panther | 2023 Kme Panther | 2024 Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 Kme Panther | 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2025 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2026 Kme Panther | 2026 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2026 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Published September 8, 2025 · Recall initiated: September 6, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V584000, published September 8, 2025 and initiated September 6, 2025. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2024 Kme Redundant Predator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 Kme Predator | 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2025 Kme Predator | 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2025 Kme Panther | 2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2024 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2023 Kme Redundant Panther | 2023 Kme Panther | 2024 Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 Kme Panther | 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2025 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2026 Kme Panther | 2026 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2026 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- redundant PREDATOR
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2024 KME redundant PREDATOR | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | 2024 KME PREDATOR | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2025 KME PREDATOR | 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2025 KME PANTHER | 2025 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | 2023 KME redundant PANTHER | 2023 KME PANTHER | 2024 KME redundant PANTHER | 2024 KME PANTHER | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | 2025 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | 2026 KME PANTHER | 2026 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | 2026 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Kme Redundant Predator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 Kme Predator | 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2025 Kme Predator | 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2025 Kme Panther | 2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2024 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2023 Kme Redundant Panther | 2023 Kme Panther | 2024 Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 Kme Panther | 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2025 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2026 Kme Panther | 2026 Spartan Fire Fc-94 | 2026 Spartan Fire Metrostar — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V584000 on September 8, 2025. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: redundant PREDATOR.