Recalls for your 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator

Recalls for 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL


Posted on: 2020-12-10
Description
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
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT


Posted on: 2021-02-23
Description
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
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-02-23
Description
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
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-07-27
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in august 2021.  Owners may contact marion body works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.  Marion body works number for this recall is 21v-329.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION


Posted on: 2021-07-27
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in august 2021.  Owners may contact marion body works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.  Marion body works number for this recall is 21v-329.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-12
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-12
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-12
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-06-21
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in june 2021.  Owners may contact marion body works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.  Marion body works number for this recall is 21v-252.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-12
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-12
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-12
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
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
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #19 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-11-19
Description
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
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.  

Corrective Action
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed january 7, 2022.  Owners may contact spartan fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.  Spartan fire's number for this recall is 21016.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #20 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-06-21
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #21 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-06-21
Description
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
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #22 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2022-11-25
Description
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
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #23 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2022-10-17
Description
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
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.