Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls

NHTSA's records list 35 safety recalls covering the Spartan Fire Metrostar since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2009-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 6, 2026.

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2026 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 1

Reported Sept. 6, 2025
Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 1,261 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 4

Reported Nov. 4, 2025
Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 6, 2025
Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 1,261 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 24, 2024
Cab Tilt Cylinder May Overextend and Drop the Cab
Component: equipment. 50 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2024
Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail
Component: suspension. 48 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 10

Reported Oct. 6, 2026
Exterior Lights May Fail To Illuminate
Component: equipment. 1 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Nov. 4, 2025
Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 6, 2025
Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 1,261 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 24, 2024
Cab Tilt Cylinder May Overextend and Drop the Cab
Component: equipment. 50 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2024
Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail
Component: suspension. 48 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2024
Undersized Seat Mount Fastener Can Break/FMVSS 207
Component: seats. 100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 7, 2024
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 42 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 7, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Setting
Component: parking brake. 10 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 12, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Component: parking brake. 660 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 23, 2023
Fire Truck Water Pump May Fail
Component: power train. 166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 12

Reported Sept. 6, 2025
Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 1,261 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2024
Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail
Component: suspension. 48 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2024
Undersized Seat Mount Fastener Can Break/FMVSS 207
Component: seats. 100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 7, 2024
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 42 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 7, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Setting
Component: parking brake. 10 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 12, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Component: parking brake. 660 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 23, 2023
Steer Axle Fasteners May Come Loose
Component: steering. 12 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 23, 2023
Fire Truck Water Pump May Fail
Component: power train. 166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 29, 2022
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Component: steering. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 23, 2022
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Component: steering. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 17, 2022
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 24, 2022
Loss of Vehicle Lighting
Component: electrical system. 27 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 13

Reported May 10, 2024
Undersized Seat Mount Fastener Can Break/FMVSS 207
Component: seats. 100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 7, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Setting
Component: parking brake. 10 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 12, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Component: parking brake. 660 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 23, 2023
Fire Truck Water Pump May Fail
Component: power train. 166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 29, 2022
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Component: steering. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 23, 2022
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Component: steering. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 17, 2022
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 12, 2022
Front Wheel Parking Brake Failure
Component: parking brake. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 15, 2022
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 24, 2022
Loss of Vehicle Lighting
Component: electrical system. 27 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 20, 2022
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
Component: power train. 22 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 13, 2021
Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 114 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 18, 2021
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
Component: power train. 260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 17

Reported Nov. 7, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Setting
Component: parking brake. 10 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 12, 2023
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Component: parking brake. 660 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 29, 2022
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Component: steering. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 23, 2022
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Component: steering. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 17, 2022
Loss of Vehicle Lighting
Component: electrical system. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 17, 2022
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 26, 2022
Electrical Load Center May Overheat
Component: electrical system. 25 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 24, 2022
Loss of Vehicle Lighting
Component: electrical system. 27 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 20, 2022
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
Component: power train. 22 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 13, 2021
Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 114 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 18, 2021
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
Component: power train. 260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 17, 2021
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Component: steering. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 10, 2021
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Component: steering. 243 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 22, 2021
Steering Gear Fasteners May Become Loose
Component: steering. 73 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 10, 2020
Lighting and HVAC Display May Lock Up
Component: electrical system. 193 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 15

Reported Dec. 6, 2023
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 22 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 1, 2023
Hoist Rings Assembled Incorrectly
Component: equipment. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 26, 2022
Electrical Load Center May Overheat
Component: electrical system. 25 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 13, 2021
Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 114 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 18, 2021
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
Component: power train. 260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 15, 2021
Lighting and HVAC Display May Lock Up
Component: electrical system. 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 17, 2021
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Component: steering. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 6, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,447 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 10, 2021
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Component: steering. 243 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 22, 2021
Steering Gear Fasteners May Become Loose
Component: steering. 73 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 28, 2020
Lighting and HVAC Display May Lock Up
Component: electrical system. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 10, 2020
Lighting and HVAC Display May Lock Up
Component: electrical system. 193 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 10

Reported June 18, 2024
Delayed Service Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 17 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 13, 2021
Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 114 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 17, 2021
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Component: steering. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 6, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,447 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 10, 2021
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Component: steering. 243 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 22, 2021
Steering Gear Fasteners May Become Loose
Component: steering. 73 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 10, 2020
Lighting and HVAC Display May Lock Up
Component: electrical system. 193 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 5

Reported June 18, 2024
Delayed Service Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 17 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 6, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,447 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 4

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 6, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 1,447 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Spartan Fire Metrostar recalls 2

Reported July 26, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion May Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 52 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 10, 2021
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Component: electrical system. 2,130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.