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VehicleMar 23, 2023166 affected

Kme / Spartan Fire recall: Power train

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V156000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Spartan Fire, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 23, 2023
Owners notified
Apr 27, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
166
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Maker's own recall number
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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.