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KME, SPARTAN — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-09-08

Spartan Fire KME, SPARTAN fire trucks with door latch assemblies that could cause doors to stick.

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-08
Manufacturer	SPARTAN FIRE
Models affected	PANTHER, FC-94, GLADIATOR, METRO STAR
Model year	2023 2024 2025 2026
Units affected	172
Defect	On certain fire trucks, a problem inside the door latch assemblies could cause the doors to become stuck. If this happens, the doors may not be able to be opened._x000D_ Doors that can't be opened could slow your exit from the vehicle and/or delay emergency responders from entering the vehicle. This could increase the risk of injury.
Component	Structure
Remedy	Spartan Fire will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to an authorized service facility to inspect and, if necessary, replace the door latch assemblies.
Recall number	2025-462
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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