CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator recalls
Cab Door May Not Open, Trapping Occupants
The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch can bind or become wedged, which may stop the door from opening.
Front suspension bolts can break and become projectiles
The lower control arm retention bolts in the front independent suspension can become brittle and break after being tightened.
Seat Mount Bolt May Break, Letting Seat Move in a Crash
Certain 2022-2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator, Metro Star, and 2023-2024 FC-94 vehicles may have seat mounting fasteners that are undersized.
Electrical Short Can Overheat Circuits and Cause Fire
Certain fire trucks with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes may have firmware that fails to shut off an output pin during a short circuit or wiring failure.
Parking Brake May Delay Setting, Allowing Vehicle to Roll
Certain emergency vehicles have a defect in the inversion valve that may delay the parking brake from setting after it is engaged.
Parking Brake May Engage Late, Allowing Unintended Movement
The inversion valve in the parking brake system of certain fire emergency vehicles may delay parking brake engagement.
Firetruck May Fail to Start Water Pump, Raising Fire Risk
Certain 2022 and 2023 Spartan Fire and KME firetrucks, including the Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and Panther models, may have a transmission control module that fails to reach the fourth gear lockup needed to start the water pump after the vehicle is put in reverse.
Steering Axle Fasteners May Loosen, Risking Loss of Control
Certain Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles have front-drive steer axle fasteners that may loosen over time.
Steering tie rods may separate, causing loss of steering
Certain fire trucks have tie rod clamps that may have been improperly heat-treated.
Steering Tie Rods May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering
Certain emergency vehicles built on these chassis have tie rod clamps that may have been improperly heat-treated.
Emergency Lights May Fail, Reducing Visibility
These fire trucks have an extra resistor installed incorrectly on a circuit board.
2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator questions
Does the 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator: Cab Door May Not Open, Trapping Occupants; Front suspension bolts can break and become projectiles; Seat Mount Bolt May Break, Letting Seat Move in a Crash; Electrical Short Can Overheat Circuits and Cause Fire; Parking Brake May Delay Setting, Allowing Vehicle to Roll. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.