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Kme actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.

NHTSA campaign 25V-584 · Reported September 6, 2025 · 1,261 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kme Panther, Predator, FC-94, Gladiator and METROSTAR
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,261
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Spartan Fire, LLC reported a problem with the doors latch. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.

WHY IT MATTERS

A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-584.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023–2026Kme Panther
2024–2025Kme Predator
2023–2026Spartan Fire FC-94
2023–2026Spartan Fire Gladiator
2023–2026Spartan Fire METROSTAR

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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