How many recalls does the 2021 Hi-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator have?

The 2021 Hi-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Hi-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2021 Hi-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Hi-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 32 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24V258000 2024-04-10 29 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22V173000 2022-03-22 3 affected

Defect

Hi-Tech E.V.S. (Hi-Tech) is recalling certain 2021 Spartan Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock…

Consequence

If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Spartan will replace the LCD display, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Hi-Tech's customer service at 1-209-847-3042.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Hi-Tech E.v.s. Spartan Gladiator as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.