The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V323000·Announced 2021-05-06

Spartan Fire Recalls 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar Vehicles for Fuel Leak

Spartan Fire is recalling 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because a sealing washer may not seat correctly, causing a high-pressure fuel rail leak that increases fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage report criterion under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel system where the sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes. This issue allows the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
1,447

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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