2007–2026 Spartan Fire Star Series & 2021–2025 Spartan Fire Legend Series + 1 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A detached handle or ladder can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V910000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 26001
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 311
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 2, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR