Recall 24V799 covers 50 2024-2025 Metrostar, FC-94, Panther, and Gladiator vehicles for a missing cab-tilt-cylinder stop. Repair is free at any franchised Spartan Fire dealer.
Spartan Fire is recalling 50 2024-2025 Metrostar, FC-94, Panther, and Gladiator vehicles because a missing mechanical stop can let the cab tilt cylinder overextend. If that happens, the cab can drop and increase the risk of injury; Spartan Fire dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The cab tilt cylinder on 2024-2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar, FC-94, Panther, and Gladiator vehicles is the lift cylinder that raises the cab for service access. It is supposed to move the cab through its designed travel and stop before the cylinder reaches an unsafe extension.
On affected vehicles, the cylinder was built without the mechanical stop that limits that travel. Spartan Fire traced the issue to a supplier dimension control problem, which left the cylinder able to extend farther than intended during a cab tilting event. When that happens, the cylinder can be overextended and fail instead of holding the cab tilt system in its normal range.
This problem can happen without warning. There is no warning sign before failure, so owners should not wait for a noise, light, or change in cab movement to confirm the defect.
Who's affected?
Covers four Spartan Fire and Kme fire apparatus models across the 2024 and 2025 model years, all tied to the same cab tilt cylinder.
| 2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar | Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder |
|---|---|
| 2024 Spartan Fire FC-94 | Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder |
| 2025 Spartan Fire FC-94 | Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder |
| 2025 Kme Panther | Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder |
| 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator | Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder |
| 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar | Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder |
| Units affected | 50 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the cab tilt cylinder overextends, the cab can drop and increase the risk of injury. This can happen without warning, so keep people clear of the cab tilt area and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Spartan Fire dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Metrostar, FC-94, Panther, or Gladiator is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Spartan Fire dealer to schedule the free cab-tilt-cylinder inspection and replacement, which fixes the missing stop that lets the cylinder overextend.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 24V799 when you call.
- Keep people clear of the cab tilt area until the repair is complete, especially when the cab is raised for service.
- Call Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 with questions about scheduling or the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Spartan Fire technician inspects the cab tilt cylinder and replaces the cylinder if the inspection shows it is affected. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Spartan Fire has a general reimbursement plan on file for this recall, so owners who already paid for a related cylinder repair can ask Spartan Fire customer service how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 24, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| November 1, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 4, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 19, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V799?
Recall 24V799 covers 50 2024-2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar, FC-94, Panther, and Gladiator vehicles with a cab tilt cylinder that lacks a required mechanical stop. The cylinder can overextend and let the cab drop, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar, FC-94, Panther, or Gladiator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V799. If it is, contact a franchised Spartan Fire dealer to schedule the cab tilt cylinder inspection. The dealer will replace the cylinder as needed for free. Reference Spartan recall number 24014 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Spartan Fire dealers will inspect the cab tilt cylinder and replace it as needed free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V799?
The safety risk is that the cab can drop if the cab tilt cylinder overextends. Spartan Fire's filing says that overextension of the cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury. The remedy is a dealer inspection and cylinder replacement as needed.
When were owners notified about recall 24V799?
Spartan Fire mailed owner notification letters on November 19, 2024. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is included, then call a franchised Spartan Fire dealer or Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V799000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V799 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V799000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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