2021–2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2021–2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2021–2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar Recall: A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after…
NHTSA campaign 23V747000 · Parking Brake · filed Nov 7, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
The risk
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC 2023-512.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V747000 (manufacturer number 23V-631/TC 2023-512). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.