Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 9, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. recalls 2017–2021 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Metrostar

Recall number

21V630000

Brand / firm

Custom Fire

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 48 units

Why it was recalled

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStarX emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

What to do

Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.