Report Date
Jun 1, 2023
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2019 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2020 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.