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2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar

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Official recalls

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23V818000 · Electrical System:wiring

Dec 6, 2023

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

23V389000 · Equipment

Jun 1, 2023

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.

22V539000 · Electrical System

Jul 26, 2022

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 & remedy

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 is 22003.

21V967000 · Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail

Dec 13, 2021

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 & remedy

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 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.

21V899000 · Power Train:axle Assembly

Nov 18, 2021

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 & remedy

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.

21V567000 · Electrical System; Equipment:emergency:fire Supression

Jul 26, 2021

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 & remedy

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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Equipment:emergency:fire Supression

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.

Electrical System

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.

21V535000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Jul 15, 2021

Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain 2020 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator 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 causing the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyne's customer service at 1-712-673-2328. Toyne's number for this recall is 07-21.

21V507000 · Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail

Jul 2, 2021

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 & remedy

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' number for this recall is 21V-032.

21V458000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump

Jun 17, 2021

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 & remedy

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.

21V329000 · Electrical System

May 10, 2021

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 & remedy

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.

21V323000 · Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail

May 6, 2021

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 & remedy

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.

21V252000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump

Apr 10, 2021

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 & remedy

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.

21V103000 · Steering:critical Fasteners; Suspension:front

Feb 22, 2021

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 & remedy

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 for this recall is 21-01.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Steering:critical Fasteners

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 for this recall is 21-01.

Suspension:front

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 for this recall is 21-01.

20V812000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Dec 28, 2020

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Spartan 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 & remedy

Consequence: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works' number for this recall is 20V-762.

20V762000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Dec 10, 2020

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 & remedy

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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