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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 24V181📅 Mar 7, 2024

2023–2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator & 2023–2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

💥 The risk

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

🔧 The fix

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24003.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
24V181000
Manufacturer recall #
24003
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Vehicles affected
42
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 1, 2024
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V181 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V181?

2023–2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator & 2023–2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar + 3 more. 42 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized KME dealer to book the free repair.