NHTSA Campaign 24V181000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by Spartan Fire, LLC · Reported Mar 7, 2024 · 42 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24003.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | REDUNDANT PANTHER | 2024 | 42 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | COMMERCIAL | 2024 | 42 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2024 | 42 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2023 | 42 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2024 | 42 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2023 | 42 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2024 | 42 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V181000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.