Kme Panther — Structure
High risk
Sep 8, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain fire trucks, a problem inside the door latch assemblies could cause the doors to become stuck. If this happens, the doors may not be able to be opened.
Also affects: Spartan Fc-94, Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Metro Star, Kme 1-800-235-3928
Kme Panther — Brakes
High risk
Dec 6, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023
On a small number of emergency vehicles, the inversion valve in the air brake system may not work properly. As a result, there could be a delay before the parking brake applies. If
Also affects: Kme Predator, Kme Ss
Kme Panther — Brakes
High risk
Sep 15, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain emergency vehicles, the inversion valve in the air brake system may not work properly. As a result, there could be a delay before the parking brake applies. If this happ
Also affects: Spartan Fc-94, Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Metro Star, Kme 1-800-235-3928
Kme Panther — Steering
High risk
Oct 21, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain emergency vehicles, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could
Also affects: Spartan Metro Star, Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Fc-94
Kme Panther — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 24, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
On a small number of fire trucks, there may be a defect in the rear axle drive pinion that could cause it to break. If this happens, the air brake line could be damaged and cause t
Also affects: Kme Predator
Kme Panther — Structure
High risk
Jul 12, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2019
On certain fire apparatus built with a custom cab, the hydraulic fuses for the cab lift system may not work properly. If the hydraulic lift system fails, and the mechanical locking
Also affects: Kme Predator Panther Rescue, Kme Predator Panther Tanker, Kme Predator Rescue, Kme Predator Ss Aerial, Kme Predator Ss Pumper
Kme Panther — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 14, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may activate without a brake input. If the brake lights stay on constantly, a following driver may not be alerted that the vehicle ahead is br
Also affects: Kme Predator Rescue