The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V762000·Announced 2020-12-10

Spartan Fire Recalls 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar Vehicles for Display Defect

Spartan Fire is recalling 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because LCD displays may lock up, potentially delaying emergency operations.

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 where the defect could delay emergency operations and increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays. These displays are used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The recall involves 193 units.

The defect involves low voltage spikes that may cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional due to varying electrical installations. If the display appears blank, operators may not be able to read the screen or use buttons without resetting the power. This could delay emergency operations and increase the risk of injury to emergency personnel.

Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the unit or apply a retrofit remedy free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
193

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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