Spartan Fire recalls 2024–2025 FC-94, Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles over cab door latch that may not open
The lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged so the door cannot be opened, which may trap people inside the vehicle and raise the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
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Recall details
- Product
- Spartan Fire Fc-94, Gladiator, Metrostar 2024–2025
- Company
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Hazard
- A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 51 vehicles
- Owner notification
- November 14, 2025
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V758000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 25010
- Model years: 2024–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Defect
- Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
- Consequence
- A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
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