The worst 2011 Spartan Fire Gladiator problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: emergency: fire supression
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 21V567000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 21V329000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Spartan Fire Gladiator 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles with cab tilt crossbar tubes that may crack adjacent to...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the steering gear cover fasteners if the IFS...
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may have water intrusion in the aerial rung rail,...
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor...
- This service bulletin is about potential that the Reyco front IFS cradle may experience a crack in the...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace DEF Head service part that had the wrong...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace cracked exhaust brackets with redesigned brackets.
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the pump shift solenoid for resolving internal...
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Questions about the 2011 Spartan Fire Gladiator
Is the 2011 Spartan Fire Gladiator reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 Spartan Fire Gladiator.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Spartan Fire Gladiator?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2011 Spartan Fire Gladiator have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
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