Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Sensor Defect
Spartan Motors is recalling 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because a faulty sensor may incorrectly display the fire-suppression agent level.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (emergency vehicle safety system) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported injury risks.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured between November 18, 2014, and July 9, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the fire-suppression-agent tank level pressure sensor.
Under certain conditions, the sensor may register an incorrect reading, indicating that there is more fire-suppression agent (typically water or fire-fighting foam) in the tank than is actually present. If the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent due to this incorrect reading, it can increase the risk of injury to the firefighter.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the tank level system or supply a new sensor free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GLADIATOR
- METROSTAR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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