Spartan Fire, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2024

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Spartan Fire, LLC in 2024. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 24, 2024

(Campaign #: 24014)

Cab Tilt Cylinder May Overextend and Drop the Cab

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.

NHTSA ID: 24V799000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 50

Consequence Summary:

Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 43.9

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July 2, 2024

(Campaign #: 24010)

Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail

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.

NHTSA ID: 24V507000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 48

Consequence Summary:

A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 65.96

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June 18, 2024

(Campaign #: 24009)

Delayed Service Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121

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."

NHTSA ID: 24V453000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 17

Consequence Summary:

A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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 for this recall is 24009.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 23.53

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May 10, 2024

(Campaign #: 24007)

Undersized Seat Mount Fastener Can Break/FMVSS 207

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, and 2023-2024 FC-94 vehicles. The seat mount fastener may be undersized and could break. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

NHTSA ID: 24V323000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 100

Consequence Summary:

A broken fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24007.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 17.17

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March 7, 2024

(Campaign #: 24003)

Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, MetroStar, 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther trucks equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

NHTSA ID: 24V181000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 42

Consequence Summary:

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Corrective Action:

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24003.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 17.95

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