Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-192 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2023. Updated daily.
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a…
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.
Risk. If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
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
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.