Spartan Fire, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Spartan Fire, LLC in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 1, 2023

(Campaign #: 23020)

Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper Fire Apparatus, Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus, Smeal Pumper Fire Apparatus, and Spartan Fire Ladder Tower Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

NHTSA ID: 23V808000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 69

Consequence Summary:

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Corrective Action:

Spartan Fire will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23020.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 22.06

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September 12, 2023

(Campaign #: 23017)

Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 23V631000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 660

Consequence Summary:

Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 58.99

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June 1, 2023

(Campaign #: 23011)

Hoist Rings Assembled Incorrectly

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.

NHTSA ID: 23V389000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 20

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March 23, 2023

(Campaign #: 23009)

Steer Axle Fasteners May Come Loose

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020, 2022 and 2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.

NHTSA ID: 23V192000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 12

Consequence Summary:

Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23009.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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March 23, 2023

(Campaign #: 23007)

Fire Truck Water Pump May Fail

Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.

NHTSA ID: 23V156000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 166

Consequence Summary:

A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 85.81

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