NHTSA recall 23V156000
Fire Truck Water Pump May Fail
Spartan Fire, LLCReported March 23, 2023Software
- Vehicles affected
- 166
- Completion rate
- 87.16%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
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.
Internal ID: 23V156000 · Updated October 23, 2026
