2023–2026 KME Panther & 2023–2026 Spartan Fire FC-94 + 5 more recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 25V584000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 25010
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,261
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 20, 2025
- Recall started by
- MFR