Loss of Power to the Rear Drive Axle
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Units affected
- 460
- Recall opened
- Oct 15, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26018
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (5)
- KME PANTHER2025–2026
- KME PREDATOR2025–2026
- SPARTAN FIRE FC-942024–2027
- SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR2025–2027
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR2024–2027
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 KME Panther, Predator, 2024-2027 Spartan Fire Metrostar, FC-94, and 2025-2027 Gladiator emergency vehicles. A software error may cause the drive/pump mode control solenoid valve to lose pressure and the driveline pump T-Case to disengage.
Risk / consequence
Disengagement of the driveline may cause a loss of power to the rear drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Fire will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 26018.
Documents (2)
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V676000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.