---
title: "SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR recall: Unresponsive control node"
description: Spartan Fire Metrostar emergency vehicles may lose
  exterior-lighting or pump-mode functions when a control node stops responding;
  the affected node will be replaced at no charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v654000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-18T22:19:28.787Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: SPARTAN FIRE
manufacturers:
  - SPARTAN FIRE
models:
  - METROSTAR
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: SPARTAN FIRE
    model: METROSTAR
    years:
      - 2024
campaigns:
  - 26V654000
campaign: 26V654000
affected: 1
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR recall: Unresponsive control node

## Summary

Spartan Fire Metrostar emergency vehicles may lose exterior-lighting or pump-mode functions when a control node stops responding; the affected node will be replaced at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: SPARTAN FIRE
- Vehicle: METROSTAR
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V654000
- Potentially affected: 1

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

A control-system fault in a Spartan Fire Metrostar emergency vehicle can interrupt functions connected to the affected node. The resulting loss of lighting visibility or pump-mode capability creates separate safety concerns described in the campaign record.

## What the official recall record says

### SPARTAN FIRE: METROSTAR

The affected input/output node may become unresponsive, cutting off functions tied to it, including exterior lighting and pump-mode. Reduced exterior lighting can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, while loss of pump-mode can prevent or delay emergency-equipment use. The stated correction is replacement of the affected nodes without charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Owner notices:** The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 1, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** 26017

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V654000
- **Vehicles listed:** SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR (2024)
- **Potentially affected:** 1
- **Components:** EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:CONTROLS
- **Report received:** October 6, 2026
- **Owner notification:** The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 1, 2026.
- **Defect:** Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling one 2024 Metrostar emergency vehicle. A node may become unresponsive and cause a loss of functionality of connected components, such as exterior lighting and pump-mode.
- **Safety consequence:** A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of pump-mode function may prevent or delay the use of emergency equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
- **Remedy:** Spartan Fire will work with Fire Research Corporation to replace the I/O Nodes, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 1, 2026. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 26017.

## What owners should do next

Owners should use the manufacturer contact information provided with the campaign record to coordinate the stated corrective work.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V654000. Report received 2026-10-06.

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