CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22003.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A loose neutral screw connection inside the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center may be present in certain 2020 and 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. If the connection is loose, the load center can overheat.
An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should have their vehicle checked as soon as possible. Authorized dealers will inspect the neutral screw connection and, if needed, repair or replace it at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. You can also contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400, referencing recall number 22003. Check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 20202021 |