2024-2025 Spencer Pumper, 2025 Spencer Initial Attack, 2026 Spencer Rescue recall: Touch Screen Display May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 3, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 8, 2026.
- What's recalled
Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. (Spencer) is recalling certain 2026 Rescue, 2025 Initial Attack, and 2024-2025 Pumper emergency vehicles. The display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, fire fighting and other emergency equipment.
- The risk
A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
5 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2025 Spencer Pumper, 2025 Spencer Initial Attack, 2026 Spencer Rescue.
- Compared with
Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
2 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- April 17, 2024 2024 Spencer Pumper recall: Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Feb. 21, 2024 2020 Spencer Pumper recall: Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Spencer will work with Hale Products to update the firmware and install a monitor system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-269-637-8721.
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
- Spencer Initial Attack 2025
- Spencer Pumper 2024-2025
- Spencer Rescue 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V729000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5 vehicles |
| “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