2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator. The newest campaign is 23V747000. NHTSA received the report on 7 Nov 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Parking Brake. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V747000, in the NHTSA record

Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC 2023-512.

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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 4,053 units in total.

23V7470007 Nov 2023Parking Brake
23V63100012 Sep 2023Parking Brake
23V3890001 Jun 2023Equipment
22V87100023 Nov 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V77800017 Oct 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V53900026 Jul 2022Electrical System
22V37300024 May 2022Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes / Wiring
22V01900020 Jan 2022Power Train / Axle Assembly
21V96700013 Dec 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V89900018 Nov 2021Power Train / Axle Assembly
21V56700026 Jul 2021Equipment / Emergency / Fire Supression
21V45800017 Jun 2021Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
21V32900010 May 2021Electrical System
21V25200010 Apr 2021Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
21V10300022 Feb 2021Suspension / Front
20V76200010 Dec 2020Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

23V747000Received 7 Nov 2023. 10 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC 2023-512.
Report filed by Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23V-631/TC 2023-512. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2023.
23V631000Received 12 Sep 2023. 660 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 23017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Nov 2023.
23V389000Received 1 Jun 2023. 5 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 23011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 2023.
22V871000Received 23 Nov 2022. 6 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
Report filed by Marion Body Works Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22V-778. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Dec 2022.
22V778000Received 17 Oct 2022. 225 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 22007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Dec 2022.
22V539000Received 26 Jul 2022. 25 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22003.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 22003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 2022.
22V373000Received 24 May 2022. 27 units.
Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, and 2022-2023 FC-94 fire trucks. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-800-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22001.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 22001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jul 2022.
22V019000Received 20 Jan 2022. 22 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-899.
Report filed by Marion Body Works Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21V-899. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 2022.
21V967000Received 13 Dec 2021. 114 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 21017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jan 2022.
21V899000Received 18 Nov 2021. 260 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 21016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2022.
21V567000Received 26 Jul 2021. 52 units.
Equipment / Emergency / Fire Supression
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The pump shift solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-329.
Report filed by Marion Body Works Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21V-329. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Aug 2021.
21V458000Received 17 Jun 2021. 8 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
Report filed by Marion Body Works Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21V-252. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jun 2021.
21V329000Received 10 May 2021. 2,130 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace suspect solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 21008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2021.
21V252000Received 10 Apr 2021. 243 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 21006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jun 2021.
21V103000Received 22 Feb 2021. 73 units.
Suspension / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21-01.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 21-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Apr 2021.
20V762000Received 10 Dec 2020. 193 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Operator of vehicle may not be able to read the LCD screen and may not be able to use buttons or both unless they reset the power. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the unit or apply a retrofit remedy, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Dec 2020.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan-fire/gladiator/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator?: 4,053 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Spartan Fire Gladiator have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Spartan Fire Gladiator, model years 2009 to 2026. 16 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.