The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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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