NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Custom Fire Pumper Rescue Tanker Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2002 Custom Fire Pumper Rescue Tanker has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Custom Fire dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Custom Fire Pumper Rescue Tanker. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

NHTSA #19V764000

Reported October 25, 2019 · Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Potentially affected: 57 vehicles

Defect description

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2002-2019 Pumpers, Tankers and Rescue vehicles built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The service brake air reservoir system may not be pressure protected where the control line for the automatic tire chain system is connected.

Safety consequence

If the control line is cut, the service brake air system may suddenly lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify Custom Fire owners. Dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 19V674.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Custom Fire Pumper Rescue Tanker model years

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