Does the 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, equipment, electrical system, fuel system, diesel, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Custom Fire dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Custom Fire been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Custom Fire dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar recalls, newest first

May 9, 2022NHTSA 22V3160005 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the differential carrier housing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 2021NHTSA 21V62800012 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Emergency › Fire supression

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Components: Equipment › Emergency › Fire supression; Electrical system

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 9, 2021NHTSA 21V63000048 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 2021NHTSA 21V6180008 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, equipment, electrical system, fuel system, diesel, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Custom Fire dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.