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Spartan Fire, LLC - Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Published: September 6, 2025Recall ID: 25V584000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Affected Products
Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening |
| Nhtsa id | 25V584000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V584000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| Defect summary | Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening. |
| Completion rate | 34.35 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010. |
| Consequence summary | A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25010 |
| Potentially affected | 1261 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |