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HighNHTSA·18V424000·Announced 2018-06-25

Spartan Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Fire Pump Solenoid Corrosion

Spartan Motors is recalling 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because internal corrosion in the fire water pump solenoid may cause loss of water pressure, increasing injury risk.

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 fire suppression system) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The recall involves 1,243 vehicles where the fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally. This corrosion can cause a loss of power to the pump control module.

A loss of power to the pump control module can result in a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoids free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. 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 METROSTAR, GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,243

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)

  • METROSTAR
  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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