NHTSA Campaign 25V584000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Issued by Spartan Fire, LLC · Reported Sep 6, 2025 · 1,261 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PANTHER | 2023 | 1,261 |
| KME | PANTHER | 2024 | 1,261 |
| KME | PANTHER | 2025 | 1,261 |
| KME | PANTHER | 2026 | 1,261 |
| KME | PREDATOR | 2024 | 1,261 |
| KME | PREDATOR | 2025 | 1,261 |
| KME | REDUNDANT PANTHER | 2023 | 1,261 |
| KME | REDUNDANT PANTHER | 2024 | 1,261 |
| KME | REDUNDANT PREDATOR | 2024 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2023 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2024 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2025 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2026 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2023 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2024 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2025 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2026 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2023 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2024 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2025 | 1,261 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2026 | 1,261 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V584000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.