Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 22V-173 · Hi-Tech E.v.s. vehicles
Hi-Tech E.V.S. recall 22V-173 covers 3 Hi-Tech E.v.s. vehicles for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hi-Tech E.V.S. (Hi-Tech) is recalling certain 2021 Spartan Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
The risk
If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Spartan will replace the LCD display, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Hi-Tech's customer service at 1-209-847-3042.
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
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.