CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node 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
- Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24003.
- 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
Certain fire trucks with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes may have firmware that fails to shut off an output pin during a short circuit or wiring failure. This can overload electrical circuits.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Owners should watch for signs of an electrical problem and contact the manufacturer promptly.
The remedy is a free firmware update performed by Weldon. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. You may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 24003. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Redundant Panther | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Commercial | 2024 |
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 2024 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 20232024 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 20232024 |