The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V812000·Announced 2020-12-28

Spartan Fire Recalls 2020 Gladiator and MetroStar Vehicles for Display Defect

Marion Body Works is recalling 2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because LCD displays may lock up, potentially delaying emergency efforts.

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 can delay emergency efforts and increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Spartan 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 is due to a defect where the displays may experience low voltage spikes, causing them to lock up or become nonfunctional. This issue is attributed to varying electrical installations. If the display becomes locked up or non-functional, it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.

Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IV Standard LCD displays free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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