Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 23V-156 · Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 23V-156 covers 166 Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.