Recall 22V173000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Report Date

20220322

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Hi-Tech E.V.S. (Hi-Tech) is recalling certain 2021 Spartan Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency 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.

Safety Consequence

If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Spartan will replace the LCD display, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Hi-Tech's customer service at 1-209-847-3042.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	HI-TECH E.V.S.	SPARTAN METROSTAR
2021	HI-TECH E.V.S.	SPARTAN GLADIATOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.