NHTSA Recall 24V507000: Suspension: lower arm
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kme Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V507000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24010 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | July 2, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 5, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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 24V507000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Panther | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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.