CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Spartan Gladiator has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (1 report).
2020 Spartan Gladiator recalls
Firetruck Wireless Remote May Drain Battery Quickly
A wireless remote controller used on certain Spartan Gladiator fire trucks may have its sleep mode disabled, causing its batteries to drain faster than normal.
Parking Brake Air Line May Loosen and Apply Brake While Driving
A parking brake control air line on certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works may loosen and come out of its fitting while the vehicle is moving.
Parking Brake Line May Loosen and Apply Brake While Driving
The air line that controls the parking brake may loosen and come out of its fitting while the vehicle is moving.
Loose Parking Brake Line Can Cause Sudden Braking
A air line that controls the parking brake may loosen and separate.
Air Line Could Leak and Apply Brakes Unexpectedly
On certain Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency response vehicles from model years 2005 to 2008, the air pressure control lines for the pneumatically controlled automatic tire chain system may not be pressure-protected.
Severed air line can cause brakes to lock unexpectedly
Certain Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically controlled automatic tire chain system may have air pressure control lines that are not pressure-protected.
Front shock can loosen and cause loss of steering assist
On certain Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles, the front shock absorbers may separate from their upper mount.
Most common 2020 Spartan Gladiator problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
THE WIPER MOTOR ON A NEW FIRE APPARATUS FAILS DURING USE. THE WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN SIX MONTHS. LOCAL DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ENTIRE WIPER AND LINKAGE ONCE. THE SPARTAN GLADIATOR CHASSIS WAS PLACED IN SERVICE 11/2019 AND THE FIRST FAILURE WAS 2/6/20. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE NEXT FAILURE WAS 2/28/20. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ON 4/1 THE TRUCK WENT TO THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER WIPER MOTOR FOR A FAILURE. ON 6/18 THE TRUCK WENT OUT OF SERVICE AGAIN WITH A FAULTY WIPER MOTOR. THE FRONT LINE FIRE APPARATUS WILL BE OUT OF SERVICE FOR NEARLY A WEEK WAITING ON A NEW WIPER MOTOR. THERE IS NO APPARENT FIX FOR THE ISSUE OTHER THAN REPLACING THE WIPER MOTOR AS IT FAILS.
2020 Spartan Gladiator questions
Does the 2020 Spartan Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2020 Spartan Gladiator: Firetruck Wireless Remote May Drain Battery Quickly; Parking Brake Air Line May Loosen and Apply Brake While Driving; Parking Brake Line May Loosen and Apply Brake While Driving; Loose Parking Brake Line Can Cause Sudden Braking; Air Line Could Leak and Apply Brakes Unexpectedly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Spartan Gladiator?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Spartan 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.