The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V329000·Announced 2021-05-10

Spartan Fire Recalls 2009-2021 Metrostar and Gladiator Emergency Vehicles

Spartan Fire is recalling 2009-2021 Metrostar and Gladiator emergency vehicles because a corroded 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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fire water pump solenoid, which 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, which increases the risk of injury. The affected vehicles are the Spartan Fire Metrostar and Gladiator models from model years 2009 through 2021.

Dealers will replace the suspect solenoids free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 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 METROSTAR, GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,130

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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