2021–2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Gladiator, Spartan Fire Metrostar: Parking Brake recall
NHTSA campaign 23V747000 · 10 units potentially affected · filed Nov 7, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 23V747000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23V-631/TC 2023-512
- Manufacturer
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Units affected
- 10
- Report received
- Nov 7, 2023
- Owner letters
- Nov 16, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Fire FC-94 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Spartan Fire Gladiator 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024