Recall 24V-181: 2024 Kme Redundant Panther, 2024 Spartan Fire Commercial and 3 more
Spartan Fire, LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 7, 2024, covering about 42 vehicles.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V181000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 | All years |
| Spartan Fire Commercial | 2024 | All years |
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 2024 | All years |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023, 2024 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V-181?
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.
How is recall 24V-181 fixed?
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 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.