2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar. The newest campaign is 23V818000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Dec 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. 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, 23V818000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 4,637 units in total.

23V8180006 Dec 2023Electrical System / Wiring
23V3890001 Jun 2023Equipment
22V53900026 Jul 2022Electrical System
21V96700013 Dec 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V89900018 Nov 2021Power Train / Axle Assembly
21V56700026 Jul 2021Equipment / Emergency / Fire Supression
21V53500015 Jul 2021Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
21V5070002 Jul 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V45800017 Jun 2021Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
21V32900010 May 2021Electrical System
21V3230006 May 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V25200010 Apr 2021Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
21V10300022 Feb 2021Steering / Critical Fasteners
20V81200028 Dec 2020Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
20V76200010 Dec 2020Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

23V818000Received 6 Dec 2023. 22 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system 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
Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Report filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jan 2024.
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.
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.
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.
21V535000Received 15 Jul 2021. 11 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain 2020 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator 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 causing the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyne's customer service at 1-712-673-2328. Toyne's number for this recall is 07-21.
Report filed by Toyne Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 07-21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2021.
21V507000Received 2 Jul 2021. 52 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works' customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works' number for this recall is 21V-032.
Report filed by Marion Body Works Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21V-232. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jul 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.
21V323000Received 6 May 2021. 1,447 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 21009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jun 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.
Steering / Critical Fasteners
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.
20V812000Received 28 Dec 2020. 2 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Spartan 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
If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works' number for this recall is 20V-762.
Report filed by Marion Body Works Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 20V-762. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jan 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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Recall Register. 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan-fire/metrostar/2020/. 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: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar?: 4,637 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Spartan Fire Metrostar have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns for the Spartan Fire Metrostar, model years 2009 to 2026. 15 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.