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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Spartan Fire, LLC: Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Hoist Ring Failure

Agency Publication Date: June 1, 2023
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Summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling 5 units of 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles because a critical rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been assembled incorrectly. This defect can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring during rescue operations, causing the equipment to fail. Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings as necessary at no cost to owners.

Risk

If the hinge pin separates from the hoist ring during a rescue operation, the anchor point can fail. This creates a significant risk of falls or equipment detachment, which can lead to serious injury or death for emergency responders or individuals being rescued.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's model and year to see if it is a 2018-2019 or 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator, or a 2020 Spartan Fire MetroStar emergency vehicle.
  2. Contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640 regarding recall number 23011 to determine if your specific vehicle is one of the 5 affected units.
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have your vehicle's hoist rings inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.
  4. For more information or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free inspection and replacement of hoist rings.

How to: Contact Spartan Fire customer service or an authorized dealer to schedule a free inspection and potential replacement of the hoist ring assembly.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator
Product: 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator
Product: 2020 Spartan Fire MetroStar

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V389000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 5 vehicles(5% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: July 20, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 23011
Agency Last Updated: August 11, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response