Overloaded electrical system may cause fire
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 23V808000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V808000?
NHTSA recall 23V808000 was issued by Spartan Fire, Llc on December 1, 2023. It addresses: Overloaded electrical system may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 69 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Spartan Fire, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V808000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23020. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.