Spartan Gladiator, Metro Star +1 more: Electrical

Affects Spartan Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 · 2021–2022 — about 13 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain fire trucks, there could be a problem with the circuit board for the electrical multiplex module (Weldon V-Mux Hercules HC 1.5 node). This could cause some vehicle systems not to work properly, including the headlamps and taillamps. Safety Risk: A loss of lighting could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Spartan Fire will notify owners by mail and provide a replacement electrical multiplex module and instructions for how to install it.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational