Spencer Manufacturing vehicles recalled for display failure risk
Spencer Manufacturing is recalling certain 2026 Rescue, 2025 Initial Attack, and 2024-2025 Pumper emergency vehicles. The touch screen display may stop responding or fail to power on, which could prevent activation of exterior emergency lights and fire fighting equipment. A loss of exterior lights can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Contact Spencer Manufacturing customer service at 1-269-637-8721 to arrange the free firmware update and monitor system installation.
- Check your owner notification letter, mailed July 21, 2026, to confirm your vehicle is included in the recall.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Products
- 2024 SPENCER PUMPER · 2025 SPENCER INITIAL ATTACK · 2025 SPENCER PUMPER · 2026 SPENCER RESCUE
Details
- Units affected
- 5
- Recall number
- 26V729000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. (Spencer) is recalling certain 2026 Rescue, 2025 Initial Attack, and 2024-2025 Pumper emergency vehicles. The display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, fire fighting and other emergency equipment. A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Hazard
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Spencer will work with Hale Products to update the firmware and install a monitor system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-269-637-8721.