The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V252000·Announced 2021-04-10

Spartan Fire Recalls 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar for Steering Defect

Spartan Fire is recalling 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because pressure in the power steering pump may break the shaft seal, causing a loss of steering assist.

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 structural vehicle defect (steering system) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the hydraulic power steering pump where pressure may build up and break the shaft seal. This failure results in a loss of power steering assist.

The loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and models.

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 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 — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
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)

  • GLADIATOR
  • METROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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