CUSTOM FIRE 2017 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
CUSTOM FIRE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR vehicles due to fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail issues. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026