2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator problems

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Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported November 4, 2025 · 51 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Risk: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1‑715‑754‑5261.

Recall number 25V758000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported September 6, 2025 · 1,261 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Risk: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.

Recall number 25V584000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer: hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinderReported October 24, 2024 · 50 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
Risk: Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 24014.

Recall number 24V799000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported July 2, 2024 · 48 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Risk: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24010.

Recall number 24V507000 · Recall details

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Is the 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator?

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How many recalls does the 2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator have?

4 recalls, covering latches/locks/linkages, equipment and suspension.

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