Parking brakeRecall 23V-631 · Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 23V-631 covers 660 Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V631000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.
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
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.