No complaints are listed for the 2024 KME Panther. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as KME PANTHER.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2025-09-06. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-07-02. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Consequence: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24010.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-03-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-03-23. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Consequence: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
8 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| A/C | 1 |
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| Cab Roof | 1 |
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| Cab Tilt Crossbar Tube | 1 |
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| Cooling | 1 |
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| High Content Node | 1 |
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| Rear Discharge | 1 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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11029645
Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may incorrectly experience a low coolant level alarm and fault code when the coolant is full.
11028141
Date: 2026-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may experience leaks through the cab roof seams into the cab interior and instructions on how to repair the leak.
11027507
Date: 2025-12-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles with cab tilt crossbar tubes that may crack adjacent to the cab pivot mounts and instructions on how to remove and weld in a replacement tube.
11016479
Date: 2025-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the steering gear cover fasteners if the IFS steering gear cover develops a leak as a result of the cover fastener loosening.
11008087
Date: 2024-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This service bulletin is about certain steering column boots potentially adhering to the steering column shaft causing damage to the boot and instructions on how to modify the steering column boot.
11003065
Date: 2024-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may have incorrectly sized rivnuts installed for the rear discharge, which may cause the rear discharge bulkhead assembly to pull out of the rear body wall. The bulletin also provides instructions on how to replace the rivnuts.
11003063
Date: 2024-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with a Weldon HC node that may prevent certain functions from working properly and the instructions on how to update the node operating system.
11001184
Date: 2024-05-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with an A/C compressor that may have a compressor clutch center bolt come loose due to improper torque during assembly, as well as the instructions on how to retorque the A/C compressor clutch center bolt.