2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 Spartan Fire MetroStar has zero complaints and 17 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake engagement delays, steering difficulties, and electrical system malfunctions affecting vehicle operation and emergency response functions.
Recalls affecting the 2019 Spartan Fire MetroStar cover various components including the braking system, fuel injection system, electrical and emergency equipment, power steering, and steering fasteners. Many recalls involve risks of fire, loss of power steering assist, or loss of pressure in firefighting equipment.
Recalls- Service brakes, air. NHTSA recall 24V453000 affects 17 vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage, extending stopping distance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace fittings, plumbing, or quick release valves as needed free of charge.
- Electrical system: instrument cluster. Recall 20V762000 covers 193 vehicles with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD displays that may lock up or become nonfunctional due to voltage spikes. Emergency personnel may lose immediate control of lighting and HVAC functions. Dealers will replace or retrofit the unit at no charge.
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail. Recall 21V967000 involves 114 vehicles where fuel tubes between the fuel rail and injectors may crack, risking high-pressure fuel leaks and fire. Dealers will install vibration isolators or replace fuel tubes free of charge based on mileage.
- Emergency equipment: fire suppression. Recall 21V329000 and 21V567000 cover over 2100 vehicles with pump shift solenoids that may corrode internally and cause loss of power to the pump control module, risking loss of water pressure during firefighting. Dealers will replace solenoids at no cost.
- Steering critical fasteners. Recall 21V103000 affects 73 vehicles where steering gear mounting bolts may loosen and back out, causing steering difficulty and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace bolts and washers free of charge.
- Steering hydraulic power assist pump. Recall 21V458000 and 21V252000 impact over 250 vehicles where pressure buildup may break the power steering pump shaft seal, resulting in loss of power steering assist. Dealers will replace pumps free of charge.
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail sealing washer. Recall 21V323000 and 21V507000 involve nearly 1500 vehicles where the sealing washer may not seat correctly, leading to fuel leaks and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace components as needed at no cost.
Owners of the Spartan Fire MetroStar encountering repeated repairs, unresolved recalls, or safety defects should consider reviewing their state’s lemon law protections for potential remedies related to their vehicle’s issues.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
4329
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
17 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.
2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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.