Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V156000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Spartan Fire, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-03-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V156000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Vehicles affected
166
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-23
Owners notified
2023-04-27

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
KME Redundant Panther2024 2023 2022
SPARTAN FIRE FC-942024 2023 2022
SPARTAN FIRE Gladiator2024 2023 2022
SPARTAN FIRE Metrostar2024 2023 2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.