No complaints are listed for the 2018 Spartan Fire Gladiator. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2024-06-18. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24009.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-06-01. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-26. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The pump shift solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-329.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-02. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works' customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works' number for this recall is 21V-032.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-05-10. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace suspect solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-05-06. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-08-19. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling one 2018 Gladiator vehicle equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbe (excerpt)
Consequence: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Spartan will notify the owner and instruct them to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (part number CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-866-582-2376. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-10. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
18 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| STRUCTURE | 4 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| VISIBILITY | 2 |
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| Aerial | 1 |
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| Cab Tilt Crossbar Tube | 1 |
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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.
11016479
Date: 2025-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the steering gear cover fasteners if the IFS steering gear cover develops a leak as a result of the cover fastener loosening.
11005479
Date: 2024-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles that may have water intrusion in the aerial rung rail, which may settle into the rung rail and freeze resulting in a bulge or split. The bulletin also provides instructions on how to inspect the rung rail and add drain holes.
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.
10239462
Date: 2023-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin is about potential for crack at the engine cutout area of the frame rail flanges and provides instructions on how to weld repair and add frame rail reinforcements.
10237771
Date: 2023-05-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
This service bulletin is about front suspension could experience a loss of dampening due to lower shock eye position and provides instructions to replace the lower shock mount and bolt. Revision to the previous bulletin released.
10235247
Date: 2023-01-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
This service bulletin provides instructions to install a more abrasive resistance seat belt assembly.
10226487
Date: 2022-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the front lower shock mount and bolt.