2023–2025 KME Panther, 2023–2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2023–2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar Recall: Lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after…
NHTSA campaign 24V507000 · Suspension · filed Jul 2, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
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
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.
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
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Other campaigns involving KME vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V507000 (manufacturer number 24010). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.