2020–2021 Hi-tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator, Hi-tech E.v.s. Spartan Metrostar: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V173000 · 3 units potentially affected · filed Mar 22, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 22V173000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Hi-tech E.v.s.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Units affected
- 3
- Report received
- Mar 22, 2022
- Owner letters
- Apr 22, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
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