The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V967000·Announced 2021-12-13

Spartan Fire Recalls 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar Vehicles for Fuel Leak Risk

Spartan Fire is recalling 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because fuel tubes may crack, causing high-pressure fuel leaks that increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) that poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel tubes located between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six. These tubes may fatigue and crack over time.

A crack in the fuel tubes can result in a high-pressure fuel leak. If this leak comes into contact with an ignition source, it can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 to schedule a repair. Dealers will install vibration isolators on the fuel tubes for engines with 75 miles or less. For engines with more than 75 miles, dealers will replace the fuel tubes with new ones that include vibration isolators. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 5, 2022.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
114

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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