2021–2025 Spartan Fire Legend Series, 2007–2026 Spartan Fire Star Series, 2019–2020 Spartan Fire Ust Body Recall: A handle may detach from the ladder lock assembly, allowing the ground…
NHTSA campaign 25V910000 · Equipment · filed Dec 23, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Fire | Legend Series | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Spartan Fire | Star Series | 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Spartan Fire | Ust Body | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V910000 (manufacturer number 26001). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.