Spartan Fire, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by Spartan Fire, LLC in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22007)
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V778000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 225
Consequence Summary:
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.8
September 12, 2022
(Campaign #: 22005)
Front Wheel Parking Brake Failure
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. The front wheel parking brake may not engage.
NHTSA ID: 22V682000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the parking brake can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will repair the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 12.5
August 15, 2022
(Campaign #: 22004)
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling one 2022 MetroStar fire truck. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
NHTSA ID: 22V625000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. The single affected vehicle was repaired September 21, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 26, 2022
(Campaign #: 22003)
Electrical Load Center May Overheat
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V539000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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 is 22003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.43
May 24, 2022
(Campaign #: 22001)
Loss of Vehicle Lighting
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V373000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50