NHTSA Recall 23V156000

Filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 2023-03-23. An estimated 166 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

Risk

A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: 23007

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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall