NHTSA Recall 23V389000: Equipment
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan Fire Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V389000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23011 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 1, 2023 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.
Safety risk
Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.
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 23V389000
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.