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2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Safety Overview

The 2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment
  • Parking brake
  • Parking brake:conventional:air

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for SPARTAN GLADIATOR owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR 21V436000

Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc.

Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 21V436000: Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/9/2021
2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR 20V203000

Marion Body Works Inc.

If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V203000: If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/8/2020
2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR 20V163000

SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response...

If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V163000: If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/20/2020
2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR 20V138000

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergenc...

If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V138000: If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/10/2020
2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR 19V828000

Marion Body Works Inc.

Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V828000: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/19/2019
2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR 19V674000

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spar...

Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V674000: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/23/2019
2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR 19V523000

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metr...

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V523000: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/12/2019

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.