HI-TECH E.V.S. 2021 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
HI-TECH E.V.S.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2021 HI-TECH E.V.S. SPARTAN GLADIATOR vehicles due to electrical system:wiring issues. Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hi-Tech E.V.S. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar fire trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Hi-Tech customer service at 1-209-847-3042.
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