Vehicle recall 22V539000 · July 26, 2022
Spartan Fire Gladiator and Metrostar
There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar fire trucks. There may be a loose neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace or repair the neutral screw connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22003.
- 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
- 22V539000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 2022
- Filed by
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22003
- Owner notification
- September 14, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
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 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Spartan Fire Metrostar (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
Has your Spartan 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.
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.