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HighNHTSA·25V758000·Announced 2025-11-04

Spartan Fire Fire Trucks Recalled for Door Latch Defect

Marion Body Works is recalling 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles because the cab door latch may fail to open.

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 vehicle defect (door latch) that poses a risk of harm by trapping occupants, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the actuator lever arm within the cab door latch, which may bind or become wedged. This issue can prevent the door from opening.

A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. The affected vehicles are 2024 and 2025 model year Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar units.

Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE FC-94, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
51

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 (3)

  • FC-94
  • GLADIATOR
  • METROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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