2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
The 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Spartan Fire, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, potentially affecting up to 2,770 vehicles.
Recall 25V758000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 51 vehicles affected
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Consequence: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
View full details →Recall 25V758000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 51 vehicles affected
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Consequence: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
View full details →Recall 25V584000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 1,261 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.
View full details →Recall 25V584000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 1,261 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.
View full details →Recall 24V799000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
Consequence: Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 24014.
View full details →Recall 24V507000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, 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 for this recall is 24010.
View full details →Recall 24V507000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, 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 for this recall is 24010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
Spartan Fire, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSB24-230-004 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may not have the cab tilt cylinder cotter pins installed correctly and the instructions for inspection and contacting Spartan with results.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
- 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
- 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR (current)
- 2026 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
Other SPARTAN FIRE Models
- SPARTAN FIRE COMMERCIAL — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE LADDER TOWER APPARATUS — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE LEGEND SERIES — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR RT — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR-X — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE S-180 PUMPER — 0 total complaints