NHTSA recall 23V389000
Equipment
Spartan Fire Gladiator and 1 more
Reported Jun 1, 20235 vehicles affectedSpartan Fire, LLCMaker’s number 23011
The defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.
The risk
Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.