NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Custom Fire dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #22V316000Reported May 9, 2022 · Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Defect description
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Safety consequence
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the differential carrier housing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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.
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION
NHTSA #21V628000Reported August 10, 2021 · Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Defect description
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Safety consequence
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan Fire LLC will remove and replace the pump shift solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
NHTSA #21V630000Reported August 9, 2021 · Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Potentially affected: 48 vehicles
Defect description
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
NHTSA #21V618000Reported August 6, 2021 · Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Defect description
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety consequence
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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.
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