2021 Spartan Gladiator recalls

• Steering#2022603October 21, 2022

  44 units affected

  Issue: On certain emergency vehicles, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. This could cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Spartan Fire will notify the owners by mail and instruct you to contact Meritor to arrange for replacement of the tie rod end clamps.

• Electrical#2022275May 26, 2022

  13 units affected

  Issue: On certain fire trucks, there could be a problem with the circuit board for the electrical multiplex module (Weldon V-Mux Hercules HC 1.5 node). This could cause some vehicle systems not to work properly, including the headlamps and taillamps. Safety Risk: A loss of lighting could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Spartan Fire will notify owners by mail and provide a replacement electrical multiplex module and instructions for how to install it.

• Fuel System#2021787December 22, 2021

  22 units affected

  Issue: On certain fire trucks, the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors may crack and create a fuel leak. Note: This recall only affects fire trucks equipped with a Cummins X12 diesel engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your fire truck to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the fuel tubes for cylinders 4, 5 and 6 and install vibration isolators.

• Powertrain#2021737December 7, 2021

  36 units affected

  Issue: On certain emergency vehicles, there may be a defect in the rear axle drive pinion that could cause it to break. If this happens, the air brake line could be damaged and cause the parking brakes to apply suddenly. Note: This recall only affects emergency vehicles equipped with certain 180-series Meritor axles. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, if a following driver does not recognize when a vehicle ahead is braking, there could also be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Spartan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact a dealership or repair facility, who must contact Meritor's Technical Call Center to verify if the truck is affected by this campaign. The differential carrier assembly will be replaced, if necessary.

• Other#2021385June 21, 2021

  449 units affected

  Issue: On certain fire trucks,the pump shift solenoid may become corroded and fail. If this happens, power to the pump control module may be lost, and the vehicle may not shift into pump mode. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires. This could delay emergency response and increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Spartan Fire will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the pump shift solenoid.

• Steering#2021338May 28, 2021

  35 units affected

  Issue: On certain fire trucks, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Spartan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your fire truck to a dealer to replace the power steering pump.

• Fuel System#2021330May 27, 2021

  254 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Spartan Fire will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool.

• Lights And Instruments#2021004January 7, 2021

  33 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a Weldon Vista IV control panel, an electrical problem could cause the screen to not work properly. As a result, the operator may not be able to control or access certain vehicle functions. Depending on the vehicle configuration, this can affect the emergency warning lights, patient care devices and/or cause the rearview camera image not to display. Safety Risk: Emergency personnel that do not have immediate access to vehicle controls could create a delay in emergency response. Additionally, a rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Spartan Fire will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact a dealer to make arrangements to repair or replace the Vista display screen(s), as necessary.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.