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2022 HI-TECH E.V.S. Spartan Gladiator Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 HI-TECH E.V.S. Spartan Gladiator has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized HI-TECH E.V.S. dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 HI-TECH E.V.S. Spartan Gladiator. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #24V258000

Reported April 10, 2024 · Hi-Tech E.V.S.

Potentially affected: 29 vehicles

Defect description

Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar fire trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Safety consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042.

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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