2019–2021 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar Recall: Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal…
NHTSA campaign 21V618000 · Steering · filed Aug 6, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Fire | Spartan Gladiator | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Custom Fire | Spartan Metrostar | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Related recalls
More Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator recalls
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- 2009–2021 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a…
- 2017–2021 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot…
Other campaigns involving Custom Fire vehicles
- 2023 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar RT — After the fire truck is reversed, the transmission control…
- 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 — Dana D-series axle steering arm fasteners that attach the…
- 2017–2021 Custom Fire Freightliner M2 and 3 other models — Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V618000 (manufacturer number 21V-252). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.