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Vehicle recall 23V156000 · March 23, 2023

Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Gladiator and 2 more models

After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V156000
Reported to NHTSA
March 23, 2023
Filed by
Spartan Fire, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
23007
Owner notification
April 27, 2023
Vehicles potentially affected
166
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Recall 23V156000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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