2021 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator, 2020 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar Recall: These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD…
NHTSA campaign 22V173000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 22, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Hi-Tech E.V.S. (Hi-Tech) is recalling certain 2021 Spartan Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency 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, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
The risk
If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.
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 replace the LCD display, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Hi-Tech's customer service at 1-209-847-3042.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HI-Tech E.v.s. | Spartan Gladiator | 2021 |
| HI-Tech E.v.s. | Spartan Metrostar | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V173000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.