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Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper Recall 21V459: Pump Shift Wiring May Cause Fire Pumper Failure

NHTSA campaign 21V459, reported June 17, 2021, 62 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The pump shift harness in certain emergency fire pumper vehicles may have incorrect terminals. This can produce a poor electrical connection at the terminals.

If the connection is poor, the vehicle may fail to shift into pump mode. This would hinder firefighting efforts and increase the risk of injury to firefighters and others at the scene.

Owners should contact an authorized dealer, who will replace the terminals on the harness free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed July 9, 2021 can also call Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400, referencing recall number 21012. Check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V459Spartan Fire, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:WIRING
Problem
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 S180 Pumper emergency vehicles. The pump shift harness may have incorrect terminals, which could result in a poor electrical connection.
Risk
A poor connection at the terminals may cause the vehicle to not shift into pump mode, hindering fire fighting efforts and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the terminals on the harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper201920202021