Skip to content

7 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. EQUIPMENT

    Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. (Four Guys) is recalling one 2020 Pumper firetruck equipped with an Akron Bass battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

    Risk
    Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Four Guys will request owners return the affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Four Guys customer service at 1-814-634-8373.

    NHTSA campaign 21V436000 · Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. · Reported 09/06/2021

  2. PARKING BRAKE

    Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion.

    Risk
    If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Marion Body Works dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.

    NHTSA campaign 20V203000 · Marion Body Works Inc. · Reported 08/04/2020

  3. PARKING BRAKE

    SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

    Risk
    If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact SVI dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112. SVI Truck's number for this recall is 20V138.

    NHTSA campaign 20V163000 · SVI Trucks · Reported 20/03/2020

  4. PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.

    Risk
    If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005.

    NHTSA campaign 20V138000 · Spartan Fire, LLC · Reported 10/03/2020

  5. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

    Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.

    Risk
    Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.

    NHTSA campaign 19V828000 · Marion Body Works Inc. · Reported 19/11/2019

  6. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

    Risk
    Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19017.

    NHTSA campaign 19V674000 · Spartan Motors USA · Reported 23/09/2019

  7. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.

    Risk
    A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.

    NHTSA campaign 19V523000 · Spartan Motors USA · Reported 12/07/2019

Is your 2020 Spartan Gladiator affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

Recalls are issued every week. Most owners hear late.

Don’t miss the next recall

Free · No sign-up · iPhone & Android

Keep this vehicle checked automatically

DriveDocket checks every vehicle you add against the same NHTSA data and tells you when something new is filed against it.

Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle Play

Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2021-06-09. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Spartan, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

All Spartan recalls

2020 Spartan Gladiator recalls — DriveDocket