NHTSA Recall 22V173000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Hi-Tech E.V.S. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hi-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V173000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | March 22, 2022 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hi-Tech E.V.S. (Hi-Tech) is recalling certain 2021 Spartan Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Safety risk
If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will replace the LCD display, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Hi-Tech's customer service at 1-209-847-3042.
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 22V173000
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.