Equipment

NHTSA recall 23V389000 · announced June 1, 2023 · filed by Spartan Fire, Llc · 5 units affected

The problem

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.

The risk

Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.

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

• 2018 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar

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