Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar RT recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 4, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. recalls 2023 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar RT

Recall number

23V316000

Brand / firm

Custom Fire

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2 units

Why it was recalled

Failure to achieve 4th gear lock up may result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the water pump will not operate which can increase the risk of injury in an emergency.

What was recalled

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 vehicles. After the fire truck is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear transmission lockup needed to initiate the water pump.

What to do

Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired in May 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.