Recall 23V808000: 2020–2022 KME Aerial Fire Apparatus, 2021 KME Pumper Fire Apparatus, 2022–2023 Smeal Aerial +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 69
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 KME Aerial Fire Apparatus
- 2021 KME Aerial Fire Apparatus
- 2022 KME Aerial Fire Apparatus
- 2021 KME Pumper Fire Apparatus
- 2022 Smeal Aerial
- 2023 Smeal Aerial
- 2020 Spartan Fire Ladder Tower Apparatus
- 2020 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper
- 2021 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper
- 2022 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V808000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23020
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jan 17, 2024
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology