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2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

24V323000

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

May 10, 2024
100 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: A broken fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 24007View on NHTSA.gov
23V747000

PARKING BRAKE

Nov 7, 2023
10 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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 2023-512.
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.Manufacturer number 23V-631/TC 2023-512View on NHTSA.gov
23V631000

PARKING BRAKE

Sep 12, 2023
660 units potentially affected
The 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, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 23017View on NHTSA.gov
23V156000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Mar 23, 2023
166 units potentially affected
The defect: Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
The risk: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 23007View on NHTSA.gov
22V879000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Nov 29, 2022
20 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Alexis Fire Equipment CompanyView on NHTSA.gov
22V871000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Nov 23, 2022
6 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Marion Body Works Inc.Manufacturer number 22V-778View on NHTSA.gov
22V778000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Oct 17, 2022
225 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 22007View on NHTSA.gov
22V682000

PARKING BRAKE

Sep 12, 2022
8 units potentially affected
The defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. The front wheel parking brake may not engage.
The risk: Failure of the parking brake can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 22005View on NHTSA.gov
22V625000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Aug 15, 2022
1 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 22004View on NHTSA.gov
22V373000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:WIRING

May 24, 2022
27 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 22001View on NHTSA.gov
22V019000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Jan 20, 2022
22 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
Marion Body Works Inc.Manufacturer number 21V-899View on NHTSA.gov
21V967000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Dec 13, 2021
114 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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 were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 21017View on NHTSA.gov
21V899000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Nov 18, 2021
260 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
Spartan Fire, LLCManufacturer number 21016View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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