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2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls

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

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

For the 2021 Spartan Fire 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.

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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.

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2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls, newest first

November 7, 2023NHTSA 23V74700010 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC 2023-512.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 12, 2023NHTSA 23V631000660 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 29, 2022NHTSA 22V87900020 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 23, 2022NHTSA 22V8710006 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 2022NHTSA 22V7800002 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Emergency › Siren/lighting/strobes

Summary
Precision Industries, Inc. (Precision Industries) is recalling two 2021 Emergency vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis. The electrical multiplex module had an additional resistor incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence
Inoperative vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Precision Industries replaced the modules, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387.
Components
Equipment › Emergency › Siren/lighting/strobes; Electrical system

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 2022NHTSA 22V778000225 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2022NHTSA 22V53900025 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 24, 2022NHTSA 22V37300027 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Emergency › Siren/lighting/strobes › Wiring

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, and 2022-2023 FC-94 fire trucks. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Consequence
Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-800-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22001.
Components
Equipment › Emergency › Siren/lighting/strobes › Wiring; Electrical system

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 20, 2022NHTSA 22V01900022 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. 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
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-899.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 13, 2021NHTSA 21V967000114 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 18, 2021NHTSA 21V899000260 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 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 or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2021NHTSA 21V56700052 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Emergency › Fire supression

Summary
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The pump shift 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
Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-329.
Components
Equipment › Emergency › Fire supression; Electrical system

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 17, 2021NHTSA 21V4580008 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Summary
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar 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 can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 10, 2021NHTSA 21V3290002,130 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar 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
Dealers will replace suspect solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 10, 2021NHTSA 21V252000243 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar 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 Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 22, 2021NHTSA 21V10300073 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Critical fasteners

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Consequence
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21-01.
Components
Steering › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front

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December 10, 2020NHTSA 20V762000193 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Consequence
Operator of vehicle may not be able to read the LCD screen and may not be able to use buttons or both unless they reset the power. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the unit or apply a retrofit remedy, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

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Owner complaints

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

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Questions

Does the 2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar have any recalls?
17 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, steering, equipment, electrical system, power train, fuel system, diesel. 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 Spartan Fire Metrostar recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan 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 Spartan Fire Metrostar?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.