NHTSA Recall 23V808000: Electrical system: wiring
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Aerial Fire Apparatus.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V808000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23020 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 1, 2023 |
| Owner notification | January 17, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V808000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Kme Pumper Fire Apparatus | 2021 |
| Smeal Aerial | 2022, 2023 |
| Spartan Fire Ladder Tower Apparatus | 2020 |
| Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.