2024 KME PANTHER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 KME PANTHER
The 2024 KME PANTHER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Spartan Fire, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2024 KME PANTHER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2024 KME PANTHER, potentially affecting up to 2,618 vehicles.
Recall 25V584000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 1,261 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 25V584000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 1,261 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 24V507000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 48 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 24V507000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 48 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 KME PANTHER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 KME PANTHER.
Safety Rating for the 2024 KME PANTHER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 KME PANTHER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 KME PANTHER
Spartan Fire, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2024 KME PANTHER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSB24-940-001 — 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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 KME PANTHER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PANTHER
- 2021 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2023 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2024 KME PANTHER (current)
- 2025 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2026 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
Other KME Models
- KME PREDATOR — 13 total complaints
- KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 3 total complaints
- KME AERIALCAT — 2 total complaints
- KME RENEGADE FIRE ENGINE — 2 total complaints
- KME ARIEL CAT — 1 total complaint
- KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE — 1 total complaint
- KME 7600 TANKER — 0 total complaints
- KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS — 0 total complaints