Recall 11V321 covers 10 2010-2011 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar fire apparatus chassis for an SRS warning-light defect. Repair is free at Spartan dealers.
Spartan is recalling 10 2010-2011 Gladiator and Metrostar fire apparatus chassis/cabs under recall 11V321 because the RollTek side-air-bag warning indicator can fail to alert the operator to an SRS fault. Without that warning, occupants face a higher injury risk in a crash that requires side-air-bag deployment, and the Spartan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The RollTek supplemental restraint system is the side air bag system in these 2010-2011 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar fire apparatus chassis/cabs. Its warning indicator is supposed to alert the operator when the system detects a fault, so a side air bag problem is visible before the apparatus is used.
On affected Spartan vehicles, that warning indicator does not reliably function. With the warning path inactive, a fault in the side air bags can exist without an alert to the operator. That means the driver has less information about whether the occupant crash protection system is ready to work as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The concern is the missing or inactive warning indicator itself, so an operator should not expect a light, message, or other clear signal when this defect is present.
Who's affected?
The Gladiator and Metrostar share the same front air bag control module issue across the 2010 and 2011 model years.
| 2011 Spartan Gladiator | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Spartan Metrostar | front air bag |
| 2011 Spartan Metrostar | front air bag |
| Units affected | 10 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the side air bag warning indicator is not connected correctly, an owner does not get the alert needed to address an SRS problem. That leaves occupants with higher injury risk, or more severe injury, in a crash that requires side air bag deployment. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Spartan Gladiator or Metrostar chassis/cab is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Spartan dealer to schedule the free SRS warning-indicator inspection and wire connection that lets the side air bag warning light function properly.
- Bring the recall notice if Spartan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V321 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the side air bag warning indicator needs wire connection work before the vehicle returns to service.
What happens at the repair
Spartan's remedy is to inspect the side air bag warning indicator light and connect any wiring needed for the supplemental restraint system to work properly. The source remedy says the safety recall service began on July 13, 2011, and the work is performed free of charge. A Spartan technician checks that the warning indicator is connected correctly so the operator receives a warning if the side air bag system has a fault.
Timeline
| June 13, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V321?
Recall 11V321 covers 10 2010-2011 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar fire apparatus chassis/cabs with RollTek SRS side air bags. The side air bag warning indicator light can fail to function, so an operator is not warned of a side air bag system problem.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Spartan Gladiator or Metrostar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fire apparatus is included in recall 11V321. If it is, contact a Spartan dealer to schedule the side air bag warning indicator inspection and wiring correction. Reference recall 11V321 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Spartan says dealers will inspect the side air bag warning indicator light and connect the wires as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V321?
The risk is that the operator is not warned about a side air bag system problem. Without that warning, the problem is not addressed before a crash, increasing the risk or severity of injury to occupants if the side air bags need to deploy.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The warning light itself is the issue in this recall. If the SRS warning indicator does not function, the operator is not alerted to a side air bag system problem. That is why the VIN check and dealer inspection matter.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V321000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan customer service | 1-800-543-5008 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V321 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V321000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →