2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR has 0 complaints and 24 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports typically involve defects related to safety components, such as steering and braking systems, and electrical system issues impacting vehicle operation and emergency functions.
There are 24 recalls affecting this vehicle, covering a variety of systems including parking brake mechanisms, steering components, powertrain assemblies, electrical systems, and emergency equipment. The recalls address safety defects that could lead to vehicle movement, steering failure, fire hazards, and impaired firefighting capabilities.
Recalls- Parking brake defect. Recall 23V631000 affects 660 vehicles where the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement. This defect increases risk of unintentional vehicle movement which can cause crashes or injuries. Dealers will replace the inversion valve free of charge.
- Axle assembly failure. Recall 22V019000 affects 22 vehicles with potential rear axle drive pinion fractures that may activate the parking brake without warning. This increases crash risk. Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion as needed at no cost.
- Hoist ring assembly. Recall 23V389000 affects 5 vehicles with improperly assembled rope rescue anchor points that may separate, leading to equipment failure and injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace hoist rings as necessary for free.
- Parking brake valve delay. Recall 23V747000 affects 10 vehicles with inversion valves that may delay park brake setting, increasing risk of unintended vehicle motion. Faulty valves will be inspected and replaced free of charge.
- Electrical load center overheating. Recall 22V539000 affects 25 vehicles where a loose neutral screw can overheat the load center and raise fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace as needed without charge.
- Steering tie rod clamp failure. Recall 22V778000 covers 225 vehicles and 22V871000 covers 6 vehicles where tie rod clamps may fail causing tie rod separation and sudden steering loss. Replacement of clamps is provided free of charge.
- Instrument panel malfunction. Recall 20V762000 affects 193 vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCDs that may lock up due to voltage spikes, delaying emergency operation. Dealers will replace or retrofit the units at no cost.
- Fuel tube cracking. Recall 21V967000 affects 114 vehicles where fuel tubes may crack causing high pressure leaks and fire risk. Dealers will install vibration isolators or replace fuel tubes free of charge.
- Fire water pump solenoid corrosion. Recall 21V329000 affects 2,130 vehicles with solenoids that may corrode, causing loss of power to the pump control module and reduced firefighting water pressure. Dealers will replace solenoids at no charge.
- Steering gear mounting bolt loosening. Recall 21V103000 affects 73 vehicles where loose steering gear bolts can cause steering difficulties or loss. Replacement of bolts and washers is performed free of charge.
- Loss of power steering assist. Recall 21V252000 affects 243 vehicles and 21V458000 affects 8 vehicles where pressure buildup in power steering pumps can break seals, causing loss of assist and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace pumps free of charge.
- Emergency equipment solenoid corrosion. Recall 21V567000 affects 52 vehicles with pump shift solenoids that may corrode leading to loss of pump control power and firefighting pressure. Dealers will replace these solenoids at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal resources may help address persistent or serious vehicle problems.
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
15
Total Recalls
4026
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
660 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
10 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
5 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.
Risk: Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
6 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
225 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 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.
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
22 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Risk: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 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.