CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
A wiring short circuit or failure in certain fire apparatus can cause the vehicle's multiplex system firmware to fail to shut off an output pin. This can overload electrical circuits.
Overloaded circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 23020. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024.
The remedy is a firmware update, performed free of charge through Spartan Fire working with the equipment manufacturer. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Aerial Fire Apparatus | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| KME Pumper Fire Apparatus | 2021 |
| Smeal Aerial | 20222023 |
| Spartan Fire Ladder Tower Apparatus | 2020 |
| Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper | 202020212022 |