The worst 2021 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V808000 · Recall details
Equipment: emergency: fire supression: wiring
- What is wrong
- Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 S180 Pumper emergency vehicles. The pump shift harness may have incorrect terminals, which could result in a poor electrical connection.
- Risk
- A poor connection at the terminals may cause the vehicle to not shift into pump mode, hindering fire fighting efforts and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the terminals on the harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21012.
Recall number 21V459000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars...
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor...
- This service bulletin is about potential that the Reyco front IFS cradle may experience a crack in the...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram
- This service bulletin is about potential for crack at the engine cutout area of the frame rail flanges and...
- This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the front lower shock mount and bolt.
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace incorrect weight rating labels for rear Neway...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to install insulation kit and noise filter.
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace DEF Head with Revision 7 DEF Head.
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How many recalls does the 2021 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
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