Fire Truck Water Pump May Fail
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V156000 |
| Report Received Date | 3/23/2023 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Vehicles Affected | 166 |
| Completion Rate | 85.81% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Issue
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Consequence Summary
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.
