Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 21V-967 · Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 21V-967 covers 114 Spartan Fire vehicles for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V967000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
The risk
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.