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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 24V799📅 Oct 25, 2024

2024–2025 Spartan Fire FC-94 & 2024–2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
24V799000
Manufacturer recall #
24014
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Vehicles affected
50
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 19, 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 nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 24V799 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 24V799?

2024–2025 Spartan Fire FC-94 & 2024–2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar + 2 more. 50 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.