How many recalls does the 2022 KME redundant PANTHER have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 KME redundant PANTHER as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy KME will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2022 KME redundant PANTHER is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2022 KME redundant PANTHER.

Are recall repairs on a 2022 KME redundant PANTHER free?

Usually. Federal law requires KME to remedy recalls on the 2022 redundant PANTHER free of charge at an authorized KME dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2022 KME redundant PANTHER affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2022 KME redundant PANTHER, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2022 KME redundant PANTHER?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2022 KME redundant PANTHER.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2022 KME redundant PANTHER Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 KME redundant PANTHER has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KME dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 KME redundant PANTHER. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #23V798000

Reported November 26, 2023 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected: 44 vehicles

Defect description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. 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."

Safety consequence

Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #23V631000

Reported September 12, 2023 · Spartan Fire, LLC

Potentially affected: 660 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NHTSA #23V156000

Reported March 23, 2023 · Spartan Fire, LLC

Potentially affected: 166 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #22V871000

Reported November 23, 2022 · Marion Body Works Inc.

Potentially affected: 6 vehicles

Defect description

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Safety consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #22V778000

Reported October 17, 2022 · Spartan Fire, LLC

Potentially affected: 225 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Safety consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Check your 2022 KME redundant PANTHER VIN

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