Recall 24V181000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2024 | KME | redundant PANTHER |
| 2024 | SPARTAN FIRE | COMMERCIAL |
| 2024 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2024 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2024 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.