Recall 25V910 covers 311 Spartan Fire Star Series, Legend Series, and Ust Body emergency vehicles for ladder-lock handle detachment. Repair will be free once available.
Spartan Fire is recalling 311 emergency vehicles from 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Star Series, Legend Series, and Ust Body models because a ladder lock handle can detach. If the handle or ladder falls off in traffic, it can become a road hazard and increase crash risk; the Spartan Fire dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The cast product ladder bracket lock assembly on these Spartan Fire Star Series, Legend Series, and Ust Body emergency vehicles holds the ground ladders in place on the side of the vehicle or on a ladder rack. The locking handle and threaded rod clamp the bracket so the ladders stay secured while the vehicle is driven or staged at a scene.
On affected vehicles, improper installation of the ladder lock handle assembly leaves the handle at risk of detaching from the bracket. Once the handle is loose or missing, the bracket no longer retains the ladders as designed. A ground ladder can fall from the emergency vehicle, which creates a roadway or scene hazard.
The warning sign is visible at the ladder lock assembly. Look for a loose handle, a handle that does not sit correctly, or a missing handle where the ladder bracket should lock.
Who's affected?
Star Series, Legend Series, and Ust Body vehicles are tied to the same ladder bracket lock assembly.
| 2026 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
|---|---|
| 2025 Spartan Fire Legend Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2023 Spartan Fire Legend Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2021 Spartan Fire Legend Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2022 Spartan Fire Legend Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2025 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2024 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2023 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2022 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2021 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2020 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2019 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2018 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2017 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2016 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2015 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| 2019 Spartan Fire Ust Body | Critical fasteners |
| 2020 Spartan Fire Ust Body | Critical fasteners |
| 2007 Spartan Fire Star Series | Critical fasteners |
| Units affected | 311 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached handle or ladder can fall from the vehicle and create a road hazard for other drivers, increasing crash risk. A loose or missing handle on the ladder lock assembly is the warning sign. Schedule the inspection and repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan Fire dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 Spartan Fire Star Series, Legend Series, or Ust Body emergency vehicle is included in this recall.
- Wait for Spartan Fire's repair instructions before scheduling dealer service; the dealer repair is free once it opens.
- Call Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 with questions and reference recall number 25V910 when you call.
- Inspect the ladder-lock area before use and keep ground ladders secured until the handle rod repair is complete.
- Schedule the ladder-lock rod and handle inspection once Spartan Fire opens the remedy, so the handle cannot detach and let ladders fall from the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Spartan Fire technician will inspect the ladder lock rod and handle, then replace the rod and handle as necessary. The final dealer repair will be free once Spartan Fire opens it; do not assume the final repair appointment is available before the recall status changes. Spartan Fire used its general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for this ladder lock repair should submit receipts and repair documentation through Spartan Fire customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 23, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 30, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 2, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V910?
Recall 25V910 covers 311 Spartan Fire emergency vehicles with a ladder lock assembly handle that can detach. If the handle or a ground ladder falls off, it can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Spartan Fire dealers will inspect and replace the rod and handle as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Spartan Fire Star Series, Legend Series, or Ust Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 25V910. If it is, contact a franchised Spartan Fire dealer or Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference Spartan recall number 26001. The inspection and needed replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Spartan Fire's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the rod and handle as necessary free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 25V910.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V910?
The risk is a road hazard for other vehicles. A detached ladder lock handle or a falling ground ladder can enter the roadway and increase the chance of a crash. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer inspection and repair path before relying on the vehicle in service.
When were owners notified about recall 25V910?
Spartan Fire mailed owner notification letters on February 2, 2026. If you bought the emergency vehicle used or did not receive a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then reference recall 25V910 and Spartan recall number 26001 when contacting the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V910000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V910 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V910000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →