2007, 2015-2026 Spartan Fire Star Series, 2021-2023, 2025 Spartan Fire Legend Series, 2019-2020 Spartan Fire UST Body recall: Ladder Lock Handle May Detach Allowing Ladder to Fall Into Road
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 23, 2025.
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- What's 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.
- The risk
A detached handle or ladder can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
311 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2007, 2015-2026 Spartan Fire Star Series, 2021-2023, 2025 Spartan Fire Legend Series, 2019-2020 Spartan Fire UST Body.
- Compared with
Spartan Fire, LLC has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
28 earlier NHTSA recalls by Spartan Fire, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 6, 2025 2023-2026 Kme Panther, 2023-2026 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2023-2026 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 2 more models recall: Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening (agency record)
- Oct. 24, 2024 Spartan Fire, LLC recall: Cab Tilt Cylinder May Overextend and Drop the Cab (agency record)
- July 2, 2024 Spartan Fire, LLC recall: Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail (agency record)
- June 18, 2024 Spartan Fire, LLC recall: Delayed Service Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- May 10, 2024 Spartan Fire, LLC recall: Undersized Seat Mount Fastener Can Break/FMVSS 207 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Spartan Fire Legend Series 2021-2023, 2025
- Spartan Fire Star Series 2007, 2015-2026
- Spartan Fire UST Body 2019-2020
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V910000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 23, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 311 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26001 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record