The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V535000·Announced 2021-07-15

Spartan Fire Recalls 2020 MetroStar and Gladiator Vehicles for Display Defect

Toyne Inc. is recalling 2020 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator 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 source states the defect can increase the risk of injury by delaying emergency efforts, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Toyne Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator 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 the LCD 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.

Dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays free of charge. Owners may contact Toyne's customer service at 1-712-673-2328. Toyne's number for this recall is 07-21. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Toyne Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
11

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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