2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
13
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
The 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 20 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, EQUIPMENT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Spartan Fire, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
NHTSA has recorded 20 recalls for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, potentially affecting up to 9,233 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...
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 23V389000 — EQUIPMENT
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.
View full details →Recall 21V967000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 114 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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'...
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →Recall 21V458000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
View full details →Recall 21V252000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 243 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
View full details →Recall 21V252000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 243 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
View full details →Recall 21V252000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 243 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
View full details →Recall 21V103000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number...
View full details →Recall 21V103000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number...
View full details →Recall 20V762000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 193 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the unit or apply a retrofit remedy, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
View full details →Recall 20E072000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain Ametek gauges, part number 2101-NN1, sold as replacement parts for the Advanced Protection System (APS) in Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The Ametek gauges are not a direct replacement for the Pacific Insight gauges and may result in the APS not engaging.
Consequence: If the APS is not engaged, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will notify owners and send a remedy kit with instructions and a jumper wire, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-866-582-2376.
View full details →Recall 20V353000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling one 2019 Gladiator firefighting vehicle equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, resulting in the batteries discharging faster than...
Consequence: Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Spartan has notified the dealer that has the unit and will request that they return the affected wireless remote controller to Akron Brass for a software update to enable the sleep mode, free of charge. This recall began June 15,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
Spartan Fire, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 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
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace cracked exhaust brackets with redesigned brackets.
TSB21570001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides instructions to install insulation kit and noise filter.
TSB20-140-001 — VISIBILITY
This service bulletin provides instructions for resolving a potential poor adhesion between tape securing window trim ring and cab.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
- 2014 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2015 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2016 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2018 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR (current)
- 2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2022 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2024 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
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