# Spartan Fire, LLC: Ladder Lock Handle May Detach Allowing Ladder to Fall Into Road (25V910000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| Subject | Ladder Lock Handle May Detach Allowing Ladder to Fall Into Road |
| NHTSA ID | 25V910000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26001 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 311 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | A detached handle or ladder can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 311 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V910000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.