2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
The 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
Recalls for the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR, potentially affecting up to 85 vehicles.
Recall 22V316000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the differential carrier housing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
View full details →Recall 21V630000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
View full details →Recall 21V618000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
View full details →Recall 21V628000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Spartan Fire LLC will remove and replace the pump shift solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
View full details →Recall 21V628000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Spartan Fire LLC will remove and replace the pump shift solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- 2016 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2018 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2019 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2020 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR (current)
- 2022 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
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