Recall
Kme Aerial Fire Apparatus — 23V808000
NHTSA ID
23V808000
Make
Kme
Model
Aerial Fire Apparatus
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2023-12-01
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
69
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
23020
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.