2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
17
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
The 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 30 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Spartan Fire, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
NHTSA has recorded 30 recalls for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, potentially affecting up to 9,085 vehicles.
Recall 23V747000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC...
View full details →Recall 23V631000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 660 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121,...
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.
View full details →Recall 22V871000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
View full details →Recall 22V879000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
View full details →Recall 22V879000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
View full details →Recall 22V879000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
View full details →Recall 22V778000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.
View full details →Recall 22V780000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Precision Industries, Inc. (Precision Industries) is recalling two 2021 Emergency vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis. The electrical multiplex module had an additional resistor incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Precision Industries replaced the modules, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387.
View full details →Recall 22V780000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Precision Industries, Inc. (Precision Industries) is recalling two 2021 Emergency vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis. The electrical multiplex module had an additional resistor incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Precision Industries replaced the modules, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387.
View full details →Recall 22V539000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
Consequence: An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 22V539000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
Consequence: An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 22V539000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
Consequence: An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 22V539000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
Consequence: An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 22V373000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:WIRING
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, and 2022-2023 FC-94 fire trucks. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-800-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22001.
View full details →Recall 22V373000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, and 2022-2023 FC-94 fire trucks. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-800-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22001.
View full details →Recall 22V019000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 22 vehicles affected
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. 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: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-899.
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 21V899000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 260 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 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 or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.
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 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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR.
Safety Rating for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
Spartan Fire, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB26-150-001 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may experience leaks through the cab roof seams into the cab interior and instructions on how to repair the leak.
CSB23-260-001 — STEERING
This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and reliability and provides instructions to replace bracket, steering arm and hose.
CSB23-260-003 — STEERING
This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and reliability and provides instructions to replace bracket, steering arm, hose, install reinforcement, and relocate air dryer and governor.
TSB21-160-003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This service bulletin provides instructions to correct pin orientation at A/C compressor connector
TSB21-150-001 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This service bulletin provides instructions to repair paint crack at the seam sealer in the joint between roof skin and side extrusion.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
- 2016 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2017 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2018 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2020 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR (current)
- 2022 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2025 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2026 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 complaints
Other SPARTAN FIRE Models
- SPARTAN FIRE COMMERCIAL — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE LADDER TOWER APPARATUS — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE LEGEND SERIES — 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