Electrical systemRecall 24V-181 · Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 24V-181 covers 42 Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 17% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V181000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
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
17%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.