United StatesCertain Spartan Fire emergency vehicles — 2021–2023 and 2025 Spartan Fire Legend, 2007 and 2015–2026 Star Series, and 2019–2020 UST Body models (311 vehicles) — are affected. A ladder lock handle may detach, allowing ground ladders to fall off and become a road hazard. Dealers will inspect and replace the rod and handle free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026, and owners can contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 (Spartan recall 26001).
What's being recalled
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2021-2023, 2025 Spartan Fire Legend, 2007, 2015-2026 Star Series, and 2019-2020 UST Body emergency vehicles. A handle may detach from the ladder lock assembly, allowing the ground ladders to fall off.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V910000; Manufacturer campaign 26001
The hazard
A detached handle or ladder can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the rod and handle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 26001.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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