NHTSA Recall 21V967000: Fuel rail (fuel system)
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 114 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan Fire Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V967000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21017 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL |
| Report received | December 13, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 5, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Safety risk
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.
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 21V967000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.