NHTSA Recall 21V630000: Fuel rail (fuel system)
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V630000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21009 (21V-323) |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL |
| Report received | August 9, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V630000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.