repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
2020 Spartan GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Spartan Gladiator, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-138 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Spartan Gladiator has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2020 Spartan 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 · 2020 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate,…
repaired · 2020 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate,…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Conventional: air
Risk. If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a…
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system,…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system,…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2020 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Gladiator owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE WIPER MOTOR ON A NEW FIRE APPARATUS FAILS DURING USE. THE WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN SIX MONTHS. LOCAL DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ENTIRE WIPER AND LINKAGE ONCE. THE SPARTAN GLADIATOR CHASSIS WAS PLACED IN SERVICE 11/2019 AND THE FIRST FAILURE WAS 2/6/20. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED.…
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