CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.
- Risk
- Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.
- 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
The rope rescue anchor point, a hoist ring, may have been improperly assembled. This can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring, which may lead to hoist ring failure.
If the hoist ring fails, the risk of injury increases for anyone relying on it during a rope rescue operation. Owners should check whether their vehicle is covered by this recall.
Authorized dealers will inspect the hoist rings and replace them as necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 201820192021 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2020 |