Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator, covering 73 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator recalls by model year
2022 12021 42020 32019 32018 22017 22016 12015 12014 12013 12012 12011 12010 12009 1
All recalls
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the differential carrier housing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1‑715‑294‑2555.
Recall number 22V316000 · Recall details
Equipment: emergency: fire supression
- What is wrong
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
- Risk
- 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
- Spartan Fire LLC will remove and replace the pump shift solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1‑715‑294‑2555.
Recall number 21V628000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1‑715‑294‑2555.
Recall number 21V630000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- What is wrong
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1‑715‑294‑2555.
Recall number 21V618000 · Recall details
Questions about the Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator recalls
How do I check if my Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator have?
4, covering power train, equipment and fuel system, diesel.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history