Recall 14V513000: 2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Aug 20, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 95vehicles
- Model years
- 2011, 2013–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.