2022–2024 KME Redundant Panther, 2022–2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2022–2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 1 other model Recall: After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may…
NHTSA campaign 23V156000 · Power Train · filed Mar 23, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KME | Redundant Panther | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Spartan Fire | FC-94 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Spartan Fire | Gladiator | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Spartan Fire | Metrostar | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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Other campaigns involving KME vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V156000 (manufacturer number 23007). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.