No complaints are listed for the 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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15 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 15.
Date: 2023-12-06. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020 Severe Service, Predator, and Spartan MetroStar trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Consequence: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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: 2022-07-26. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
Consequence: An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22003.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-12-13. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-11-18. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.
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: 2021-07-15. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain 2020 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes causing the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Consequence: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyne's customer service at 1-712-673-2328. Toyne's number for this recall is 07-21.
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: 2021-06-17. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
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.
Manufacturer communications
19 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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
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| Cab Roof | 1 |
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| Cab Tilt Crossbar Tube | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
10209037
Date: 2022-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.