2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR

The 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Marion Body Works Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR

NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, potentially affecting up to 8,027 vehicles.

Recall 24V453000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 17 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number...

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Recall 24V453000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 17 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number...

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Recall 21V567000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION

| 52 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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: Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-329.

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Recall 21V567000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 52 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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: Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-329.

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Recall 21V507000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

| 52 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works' customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works'...

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Recall 21V329000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 2,130 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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: Dealers will replace suspect solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

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Recall 21V329000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 2,130 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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: Dealers will replace suspect solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

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Recall 21V329000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 2,130 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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: Dealers will replace suspect solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

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Recall 21V323000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

| 1,447 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

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Owner Complaints for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR.

Safety Rating for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR

Marion Body Works Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB21 290 001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides instructions to replace cracked exhaust brackets with redesigned brackets.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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