AI DamageSpartan Fire S-180 Pumper: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 10 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars…
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor…
- This service bulletin is about potential that the Reyco front IFS cradle may experience a crack in the…
- This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram
- This service bulletin is about potential for crack at the engine cutout area of the frame rail flanges and…
- This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and…
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the front lower shock mount and bolt
- This service bulletin provides instructions to install insulation kit and noise filter
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace DEF Head with Revision 7 DEF Head
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace incorrect weight rating labels for rear Neway…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.