The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V389000·Announced 2023-06-01

Spartan Fire Recalls Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Vehicles for Hoist Ring Defect

Spartan Fire is recalling specific Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because improperly assembled rope rescue anchor points may fail, 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 structural defect in emergency vehicle equipment that poses a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 and 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the rope rescue anchor point, also known as the hoist ring, which may have been improperly assembled.

This improper assembly can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring. If the hinge pin separates, the hoist ring may fail, which increases the risk of injury to users.

Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings as necessary at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5

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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