2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR has 0 complaints and 23 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the electrical system, fuel system, steering components, and instrument cluster functionality based on recall data. There are no formal complaints registered against this model year.
There are 23 recalls affecting various systems on the 2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR. These recalls cover critical safety components including the steering assembly, power steering pump, fuel injection system, electrical displays, and fire suppression equipment among others.
Recalls- Steering fasteners. (NHTSA Recall 23V192000) Affects 12 vehicles. Front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen leading to axle assembly separation and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper free of charge.
- Electrical system loose connection. (NHTSA Recall 22V539000) Affects 25 vehicles. A loose neutral screw connection in the load center can overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the connection free of charge.
- Instrument cluster malfunction. (NHTSA Recall 20V762000) Affects 193 vehicles. Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD displays may lock up due to voltage spikes, preventing use of emergency lighting and HVAC controls. Replacement or retrofitting will be provided free of charge.
- Fuel rail cracks. (NHTSA Recall 21V967000) Affects 114 vehicles. Fuel tubes between the rail and injectors may fatigue and crack, risking a high-pressure fuel leak that could cause fire. Dealers will install vibration isolators or replace fuel tubes free of charge.
- Fire pump solenoid corrosion. (NHTSA Recall 21V329000) Affects 2130 vehicles. Corrosion can cause loss of power to the pump control module, leading to water pressure loss during firefighting. Dealers will replace affected solenoids free of charge.
- Rear axle drive pinion fracture. (NHTSA Recall 21V899000) Affects 260 vehicles. A fractured drive pinion may cause unintended parking brake engagement or brake light activation, risk of crash increased. Meritor will inspect and replace as needed free of charge.
- Steering gear bolt loosening. (NHTSA Recall 21V103000) Affects 73 vehicles. Steering gear mounting bolts may loosen causing steering difficulty or loss. Dealers will replace bolts and washers free of charge.
- Fuel rail seal leak. (NHTSA Recall 21V323000 & 21V507000) Affects 1499 vehicles combined. Improperly seated sealing washers allow fuel leaks, increasing fire risk. Inspections and replacements will be made free of charge.
- Power steering pump failure. (NHTSA Recall 21V252000 & 21V458000) Affects 251 vehicles. Pressure buildup can break the shaft seal causing loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will supply replacements free of charge.
- Emergency equipment solenoid corrosion. (NHTSA Recall 21V567000) Affects 52 vehicles. Pump shift solenoid corrosion causes power loss to pump control module and potential loss of water pressure. Solenoids will be replaced free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety-critical components should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney may provide guidance on available legal protections.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
4622
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
12 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020, 2022 and 2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
Risk: Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
25 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
Risk: An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
11 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain 2020 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes causing the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Risk: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
260 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Risk: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
2130 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
114 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
73 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Risk: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
243 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
52 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The pump shift solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
52 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
8 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
1447 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
2 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Risk: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
193 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Risk: Operator of vehicle may not be able to read the LCD screen and may not be able to use buttons or both unless they reset the power. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.