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Spartan Fire, LLC: Gladiator, MetroStar, and Other Trucks Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 7, 2024
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Summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling approximately 42 vehicles, including certain 2023-2024 Gladiator and MetroStar trucks, along with 2024 Commercial, FC-94, and KME Panther models. These vehicles are equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes that contain faulty firmware. If a short circuit or wiring failure occurs, the system may fail to shut off power, leading to overloaded electrical circuits that can overheat and cause a fire. Weldon will provide a free firmware update to affected owners to resolve this safety issue.

Risk

The firmware failure prevents the electrical system from shutting down during a short circuit. This causes the electrical circuits to overload and overheat, which creates a significant risk of fire in the vehicle.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own an affected 2023-2024 Gladiator or MetroStar truck, or a 2024 Commercial, FC-94, or KME Panther truck equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes.
  2. Contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 to discuss the recall and schedule your free firmware update from Weldon.
  3. Refer to Spartan Fire recall number 24003 when contacting the company to ensure your vehicle is processed correctly.
  4. For additional information or questions, 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

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free firmware update for Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes

How to: Contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 to arrange for Weldon to update the vehicle firmware at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2023-2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator
Product: 2023-2024 Spartan Fire MetroStar
Product: 2024 Spartan Fire Commercial
Product: 2024 Spartan Fire FC-94
Product: 2024 Spartan Fire KME Panther

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V181000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 42 vehicles(42% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 1, 2024
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 #: 24003
Agency Last Updated: April 3, 2024

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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 ยท Raw API Response