Spartan Fire: common problems by model
9 Spartan Fire models with NHTSA data and repair videos. Pick a model, then a model year.
Models
- Spartan Fire Gladiator2016–20270 complaints · 202 bulletins
- Spartan Fire Metrostar2016–20270 complaints · 190 bulletins
- Spartan Fire Metrostar-X2016–20230 complaints · 71 bulletins
- Spartan Fire FC-942021–20260 complaints · 57 bulletins
- Spartan Fire Metrostar RT2016–20220 complaints · 42 bulletins
- Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper2019–20230 complaints · 32 bulletins
- Spartan Fire Star Series2017–20200 complaints · 3 bulletins
- Spartan Fire Ladder Tower Apparatus20200 complaints · 3 bulletins
- Spartan Fire Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus2024–20250 complaints · 2 bulletins
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 124 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 144 |
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.