How many recalls does the 2020 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper have?

The 2020 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper has an open recall?

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2020 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 131 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23V808000 2023-12-01 69 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

EQUIPMENT 21V459000 2021-06-17 62 affected

Defect

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 S180 Pumper emergency vehicles. The pump shift harness may have incorrect terminals, which could result in a poor electrical connection.

Consequence

A poor connection at the terminals may cause the vehicle to not shift into pump mode, hindering fire fighting efforts and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the terminals on the harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21012.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.