Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V808000 |
| Report Received Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 69 |
| Completion Rate | 22.06% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Consequence Summary
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
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.
