Vehicle recall 24V799000 · October 24, 2024
Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Metrostar and 2 more models
A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V799000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 2024
- Filed by
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24014
- Owner notification
- November 19, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer › Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- KME Panther (2025): 2025
- Spartan Fire FC-94 (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
- Spartan Fire Gladiator (2025): 2025
- Spartan Fire Metrostar (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
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