Spartan MetroStar 2017: Electrical issue risks fire water pump failure
Spartan is recalling 2017 MetroStar emergency vehicles with a faulty water pump solenoid that can cause loss of water pressure during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must have solenoids replaced free by August 7, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling 2017 MetroStar emergency vehicles because a corroded water pump solenoid can cause loss of water pressure during fires, increasing injury risk. Affected vehicles need free solenoid replacement by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226364-spartan-metrostar-2017-electrical-issue-risks-fire-water-pump-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226364-spartan-metrostar-2017-electrical-issue-risks-fire-water-pump-failure · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V424000
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“Spartan MetroStar 2017: Electrical issue risks fire water pump failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226364-spartan-metrostar-2017-electrical-issue-risks-fire-water-pump-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #18V424000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V424000).
Why it’s dangerous
The water pump solenoid can corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module. This leads to reduced water pressure during firefighting operations, which could increase injury risk if the vehicle is used for fire suppression.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Spartan MetroStar emergency vehicles are affected. Firefighters and emergency vehicle operators face the highest risk due to potential fire water pump failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 2017 Spartan MetroStar model. The recall covers emergency vehicles from 2009-2018, but the specific issue affects the water pump solenoid.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-5008 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule solenoid replacement.
Have Solenoids Replaced
Dealers will replace the water pump solenoid at no cost to fix the corrosion issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V424000 (June 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.