2020–2023 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator, 2020–2023 HI-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar Recall: In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the…
NHTSA campaign 24V258000 · Electrical System · filed Apr 10, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar fire trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
The risk
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
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
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech 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 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| HI-Tech E.v.s. | Spartan Metrostar | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V258000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.