2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

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Owner Complaints

10

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

The 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 17 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Spartan Fire, LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

NHTSA has recorded 17 recalls for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, potentially affecting up to 9,217 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 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...

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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 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR.

Safety Rating for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

Spartan Fire, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB25-240-001 — SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the steering gear cover fasteners if the IFS steering gear cover develops a leak as a result of the cover fastener loosening.

TSB21-160-001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides instructions to utilize supply port on Engine for HVAC not in conjunction with DEF.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

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

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