The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V567000·Announced 2021-07-26

Marion Body Works Recalls Spartan Fire Emergency Vehicles for Pump Defect

Marion Body Works is recalling 2009-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because a corroded solenoid may cause loss of water pressure.

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 (emergency vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for injury but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the pump shift solenoid may corrode internally, which 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, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the solenoids free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 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
52

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.

Related recalls

Same brand · SPARTAN FIRE

Same manufacturer · Marion Body Works Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · loss of function

See all →