The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V625000·Announced 2022-08-15

Spartan Fire Recalls One 2022 MetroStar Fire Truck for Engine Defect

Spartan Fire is recalling one 2022 MetroStar fire truck because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing an unexpected engine shutdown that increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire truck) where an engine shutdown increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling one 2022 MetroStar fire truck. The recall addresses a defect in the engine control module (ECM), which may experience an internal short-circuit. This malfunction can result in an unexpected engine shutdown while the vehicle is in operation.

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The single affected vehicle was repaired on September 21, 2022. Cummins will replace the ECM free of charge.

Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22004. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • METROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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