No complaints are listed for the 2023 Spartan Fire FC-94. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN FIRE FC-94.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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9 recalls.
Date: 2025-09-06. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Consequence: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-05-10. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, and 2023-2024 FC-94 vehicles. The seat mount fastener may be undersized and could break. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: A broken fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24007.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-11-07. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC 2023-512.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-09-12. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number (excerpt)
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-03-23. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Consequence: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-11-29. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-11-23. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-10-17. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, and 2022-2023 FC-94 fire trucks. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-800-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22001.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| STEERING | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| Cab Roof | 1 |
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| Cab Tilt Crossbar Tube | 1 |
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| Cooling | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| High Content Node | 1 |
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11029645
Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may incorrectly experience a low coolant level alarm and fault code when the coolant is full.
11028141
Date: 2026-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may experience leaks through the cab roof seams into the cab interior and instructions on how to repair the leak.
11027507
Date: 2025-12-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles with cab tilt crossbar tubes that may crack adjacent to the cab pivot mounts and instructions on how to remove and weld in a replacement tube.
11008087
Date: 2024-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This service bulletin is about certain steering column boots potentially adhering to the steering column shaft causing damage to the boot and instructions on how to modify the steering column boot.
11003063
Date: 2024-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with a Weldon HC node that may prevent certain functions from working properly and the instructions on how to update the node operating system.
10249132
Date: 2023-12-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket with improved bracket design.
10249131
Date: 2023-12-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design.
10246044
Date: 2023-10-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin is about potential that the Reyco front IFS cradle may experience a crack in the structure and instructions on how to weld repair the crack and weld gusset.
10239464
Date: 2023-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to properly install the RCM after shipped short due to a supplier shortage.
10239463
Date: 2023-06-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram. Revision to the previous bulletin released.