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2019 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2019 model year.

The 2019 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
21V628000	2021-08-10	Equipment › Emergency › Fire Supression
21V630000	2021-08-09	Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
21V618000	2021-08-06	Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Equipment › Emergency › Fire Supression (21V628000, 2021-08-10)

Problem: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.

Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.

Free fix: Spartan Fire LLC will remove and replace the pump shift solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. · 12 vehicles · NHTSA record

Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail (21V630000, 2021-08-09)

Problem: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Free fix: Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. · 48 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump (21V618000, 2021-08-06)

Problem: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. · 8 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: 2021 · All CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR recalls