Vehicle recall 21V967000 · December 13, 2021
Spartan Fire Gladiator and Metrostar
The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V967000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 13, 2021
- Filed by
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21017
- Owner notification
- January 5, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 114
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Fire Gladiator (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Spartan Fire Metrostar (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
Has your Spartan Fire 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 Fire dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.