2019 Spartan Gladiator recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2019 Spartan Gladiator. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 9, 2021Fire risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator — Equipment
Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. (Four Guys) is recalling one 2020 Pumper firetruck equipped with an Akron Bass battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
21V436000 · 1 unit · Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc.
- Apr 8, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion.
20V203000 · 9 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Mar 20, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
20V163000 · 4 units · SVI Trucks
- Mar 10, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.
20V138000 · 86 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Dec 30, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes
Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain vehicles built on 2018-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Metro Star and Gladiator chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may require an extended distance in order to stop the vehicle.
19V925000 · 2 units · Toyne Inc.
- Dec 10, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V874000 · 2 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Nov 19, 2019Crash risk2005–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2005–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.
19V828000 · 94 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Sep 23, 2019Crash risk2004–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2004–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V674000 · 2K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jul 12, 2019Crash risk2014–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
19V523000 · 234 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 13, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan K2, 2018–2019 Spartan K3 and 2 other models — Service Brakes
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V360000 · 92 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Dec 26, 2018Crash risk2011–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2011–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
18V932000 · 138 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Oct 3, 2018Crash risk2001–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2001–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
18V691000 · 923 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 21, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2017–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Exterior Lighting
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
18V654000 · 95 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 29, 2018Fire risk2010–2019 Spartan Gladiator — Electrical System
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
18V440000 · 865 units · Spartan Motors USA