NHTSA recall 23V156000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Kme Redundant Panther and 3 more
Reported Mar 23, 2023166 vehicles affectedSpartan Fire, LLCMaker’s number 23007
The defect
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.
The risk
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
The 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.