NHTSA Recall 24V181000: Electrical system
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Redundant Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V181000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24003 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 7, 2024 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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 24V181000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Redundant Panther | 2024 |
| Spartan Fire Commercial | 2024 |
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 2024 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023, 2024 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 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.