EquipmentRecall 23V-389 · Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 23V-389 covers 5 Spartan Fire vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V389000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.