Control arm: lower armRecall 24V-507 · Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 24V-507 covers 48 Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V507000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
The risk
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24010.
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
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.