repaired · 2026 Q2
Service brakes, air
Risk. A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Spartan Fire GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-567 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Equipment
Risk. Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Operator of vehicle may not be able to read the LCD screen and may not be able to use buttons or both unless they reset the power.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment
Risk. Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Spartan Fire.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Gladiator year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gladiator median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
Own a 2019 Gladiator?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.