2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator. The newest campaign is 25V584000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Sep 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch. 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, 25V584000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 2,557 units in total.

25V5840006 Sep 2025Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
24V5070002 Jul 2024Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
24V32300010 May 2024Seats / Critical Fasteners
24V1810007 Mar 2024Electrical System
23V7470007 Nov 2023Parking Brake
23V63100012 Sep 2023Parking Brake
23V15600023 Mar 2023Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
23V19200023 Mar 2023Steering / Critical Fasteners
22V87100023 Nov 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V77800017 Oct 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V37300024 May 2022Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes / Wiring

25V584000Received 6 Sep 2025. 1,261 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Oct 2025.
24V507000Received 2 Jul 2024. 48 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24010.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 24010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Aug 2024.
24V323000Received 10 May 2024. 100 units.
Seats / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, and 2023-2024 FC-94 vehicles. The seat mount fastener may be undersized and could break. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A broken fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24007.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 24007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2024.
24V181000Received 7 Mar 2024. 42 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24003.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 24003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 2024.
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.
23V156000Received 23 Mar 2023. 166 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 23007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2023.
23V192000Received 23 Mar 2023. 12 units.
Steering / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020, 2022 and 2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23009.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 23009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 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.
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.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan-fire/gladiator/2023/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Spartan Fire, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator?: 2,557 units in 11 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. 11 of them name the 2023 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.