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SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR recall: Unresponsive control node

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.

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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.

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Official references

Sources used for this report.

References checked October 18, 2026.

  1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V654000. Report received October 6, 2026. Accessed October 18, 2026.

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