Spartan Fire, LLC
DATE:

Technical Service Bulletin
TSB25-110-001

12/23/2025

APPLIES TO:

This service bulletin applies to certain model year 2010-2026 Gladiator and
Metro Star, 2012-2014, 2017, 2019 Metro Star – RT, 2013-2018 Metro Star X,
2021-2026 FC-94, 2022-2026 KME Panther, and 2023-2025 KME Predator
model emergency response chassis cabs built between February 2010 and
July 2025.

CONDITION:

Certain cab tilt crossbar tubes are cracking adjacent to the cab pivot
mounts.

CORRECTION:

Remove cracked crossbar section and weld in replacement tube with
reinforcement components.

LABOR ALLOCATION:

15 hours

CLASSIFICATION:

T3

PARTS NEEDED:
QTY
1
2

Part Number
S-3795-001
S-3796-001

Description
CROSS TUBE-CAB TILT BRACKET
SLUG PIN-CROSS TUBE SUPT

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Thoroughly review entire service bulletin before starting work. If there are questions or concerns
with steps defined in this service bulletin, contact Spartan Fire, LLC. Customer & Product Support
Group.
All applicable industry safety standards must be followed when performing work identified in this
procedure.
Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to
vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians should be appropriately trained on industry standards and
have the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly.

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Step By Step Instructions
1) Remove front grill to gain access to the crossbar.
2) Remove both headlight bezels and assemblies to gain access to the outer edges.
3) Cut the crossbar perpendicular to the axis of the bar on both sides where it meets the
pivot bracket as shown in Figure 2.1
4) Remove old crossbar and grind pivot bracket tubes remaining where welds will be
applied later.

Figure 2.1

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5) Measure the 6 inch slugs (part number S-3796) and apply a mark at 3 inches to be used
in the installation process to follow.
6) Insert the first slug part number S-3796 into the drivers side pivot bracket tube.
7) Leave 3 inches protruding inboard for the new crossbar (S-3795) to slide over, using the
mark applied in step 5 as a reference point.
8) Install the new crossbar S-3795 over the slug on the driver’s side and line up the
crossbar with pivot bracket tube on the officer’s side.
9) Insert the 2nd 6 inch slug part number S-3796 from the outer end of the pivot bracket
tube and push through the fixture into the new cross tube until 3 inches extends into
the new crossbar, using the mark applied in step 5.
10) Position the new crossbar so that there is a 0.25 inch gap on each side between the
crossbar and the pivot bracket tubes. This is to allow the weld that is to be applied to
penetrate down into the slugs. See Figure 3.1 below

Figure 3.1

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11) Using Table 4.1 and 5.1 below, apply welds to each side, welding the new crossbar both
the pivot bracket tubes and the slugs installed.
12) After welds are completed, apply proper primer and paint to prevent corrosion.
13) Reinstall grill, headlights, and bezels previously removed.

Table 4.1

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Table 5.1
Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to
vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians should be appropriately trained on industry standards and
have the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly.

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