2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various vehicle systems as identified in the recalls. No direct complaints have been recorded at this time.
There are 12 recalls addressing safety and functional defects affecting systems such as door latches, electrical, suspension, parking brake, seats, power train, steering, and tie rod assemblies.
Recalls- Door latch failure. NHTSA Recall 25V584000 affects 1,260 vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing door opening. This defect could trap occupants, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace door latches free of charge.
- Electrical system overload. Recall 24V181000 covers 42 vehicles with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. The firmware may fail to shut off an output pin during a short circuit, causing overloaded circuits that risk fire. Weldon will provide a free firmware update.
- Suspension control arm bolt breakage. Recall 24V507000 involves 48 vehicles with independent front suspension assemblies. Lower control arm retention bolts may become brittle and break after tightening, potentially becoming projectiles. Spartan Fire will replace bolts at no cost.
- Parking brake defect. Recall 23V631000 includes 660 vehicles. A fault in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, allowing unintended vehicle movement and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the inversion valve free of charge.
- Seat fastener failure. Recall 24V323000 affects 100 vehicles. The seat mount fastener may be undersized and prone to breaking, which could cause seat movement and injury risk during a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace fasteners if necessary at no charge.
- Transmission control module fault. Recall 23V156000 covers 166 fire trucks. The module may fail to engage 4th gear lockup after reversing, preventing water pump activation. Dealers will update the transmission control software free of charge.
- Additional parking brake inversion valve defect. Recall 23V747000 affects 10 vehicles. A defect may delay parking brake setting, risking unintentional vehicle movement. Custom Fire will inspect and replace the inversion valve if needed without charge.
- Steer axle fastener loosening. Recall 23V192000 involves 12 vehicles. Front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, risking complete axle assembly separation and loss of control. Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper free of charge.
- Tie rod clamp failure (Spartan Fire). Recall 22V778000 includes 225 vehicles. Improper heat treatment of tie rod clamps may cause failure and separation, resulting in sudden steering loss. Dealers will replace tie rod clamps at no cost.
- Tie rod clamp failure (Marion Body Works). Recall 22V871000 affects 6 vehicles. Defective tie rod clamps share the same issue as recall 22V778000 with the risk of steering loss. Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps free of charge.
Owners of the 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety-related defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider consulting legal counsel.
2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
2529
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
1260 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Risk: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
48 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Risk: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
42 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
100 vehicles affected
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, and 2023-2024 FC-94 vehicles. The seat mount fastener may be undersized and could break. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A broken fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
166 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Risk: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.