2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar. The newest campaign is 24V323000. NHTSA received the report on 10 May 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats / Critical Fasteners. 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, 24V323000, 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.

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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

13 campaigns, newest first. 1,619 units in total.

24V32300010 May 2024Seats / Critical Fasteners
23V7470007 Nov 2023Parking Brake
23V63100012 Sep 2023Parking Brake
23V15600023 Mar 2023Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
22V87900029 Nov 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V87100023 Nov 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V77800017 Oct 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V68200012 Sep 2022Parking Brake
22V62500015 Aug 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
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

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.
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.
22V879000Received 29 Nov 2022. 20 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 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 December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
Report filed by Alexis Fire Equipment Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2022.
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.
22V682000Received 12 Sep 2022. 8 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. The front wheel parking brake may not engage.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the parking brake can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will repair the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22005.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 22005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2022.
22V625000Received 15 Aug 2022. 1 unit.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling one 2022 MetroStar fire truck. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. The single affected vehicle was repaired September 21, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22004.
Report filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 22004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 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.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan-fire/metrostar/2022/. 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: Spartan Fire, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar?: 1,619 units in 13 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. 13 of them name the 2022 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.