How many recalls does the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Spartan Fire will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94.

Are recall repairs on a 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Spartan Fire to remedy recalls on the 2021 FC-94 free of charge at an authorized Spartan Fire dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan Fire dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #23V747000

Reported November 7, 2023 · Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #22V879000

Reported November 29, 2022 · Alexis Fire Equipment Company

Potentially affected: 20 vehicles

Defect description

Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Safety consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.

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:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #22V871000

Reported November 23, 2022 · Marion Body Works Inc.

Potentially affected: 6 vehicles

Defect description

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Safety consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.

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:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #22V778000

Reported October 17, 2022 · Spartan Fire, LLC

Potentially affected: 225 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Safety consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.

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.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #21V899000

Reported November 18, 2021 · Spartan Fire, LLC

Potentially affected: 260 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 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 or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.

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.

Other Spartan Fire FC-94 model years

Check your 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 VIN

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