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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION
- Problem
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
- Risk
- A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan Fire LLC will remove and replace the pump shift solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fire water pump solenoid on these emergency vehicles may corrode internally. If that happens, power to the pump control module can be lost, and the pump can stop delivering water pressure needed for firefighting.
Loss of water pressure during a fire operation raises the risk of injury to firefighters and others at the scene. Owners of affected vehicles should treat this as a safety issue and get the fix scheduled promptly.
Spartan Fire LLC will remove and replace the pump shift solenoid at no charge. Owners who have questions can contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator | 2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar | 2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021 |