SPARTAN 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR vehicles due to equipment issues. A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.
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