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Kme, Spartan Fire, Smeal 2020–2023 Electrical System recall

Recalled December 1, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V808000 · KME

Hazard
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.
Units
69 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
KME AERIAL · KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS · KME LADDER TOWER APPARATUS · KME PUMPER FIRE APPARATUS · KME S-180 PUMPER
Manufacturer(s)
Spartan Fire, LLC · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Smeal Holding, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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