Hi-tech E.v.s. Recall 22V173000: Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 22V173000 · announced March 22, 2022 · filed by Hi-tech E.v.s. · 3 units affected

The problem

Hi-Tech E.V.S. (Hi-Tech) is recalling certain 2021 Spartan Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency 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.

The risk

If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Spartan will replace the LCD display, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Hi-Tech's customer service at 1-209-847-3042.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Hi-tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator
• 2020 Hi-tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.