NHTSA Recall 20V492000: Exterior lighting
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2018 Spartan Fire Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V492000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20-10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | August 19, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 13, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling one 2018 Gladiator vehicle equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the owner and instruct them to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (part number CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-866-582-2376. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-10.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V492000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.