Report Date
May 24, 2022
Component
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
8
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.