Vehicle recall 14V513000 · August 20, 2014
Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar
The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
- Consequence
- A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V513000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 20, 2014
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14013
- Owner notification
- September 29, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 95
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Gladiator (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan Metrostar (2011, 2013-2014): 2014, 2013, 2011
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.