NHTSA Recall 23V631000: Parking brake
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 660 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Redundant Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V631000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23017 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | September 12, 2023 |
| Owner notification | November 2, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V631000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Redundant Panther | 2022, 2023 |
| Kme Redundant Predator | 2023 |
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.