Recall 24V323 covers 100 2022-2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles for undersized seat mount fasteners. Free repair at Spartan Fire dealers.
Spartan Fire is recalling 100 2022-2024 FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles because an undersized seat mount fastener can break. If the fastener breaks, the seat can move during a crash, which raises injury risk; Spartan Fire dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Valor seat in the 2022-2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar trucks is the seat assembly for the driver or crew position. Its mount fasteners clamp the seat frame to the truck structure, so the seat stays fixed in place when the truck turns, brakes, or hits a bump. Those fasteners are part of the seating system covered by the federal seating standard.
On the recalled trucks, the seat mount fastener is undersized. An undersized fastener has less strength than the design intended, so it can break under load instead of holding the seat mount securely. Spartan Fire is still investigating why the incorrect fasteners were installed, and the repair is to install the design-intended fasteners.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing says Spartan Fire had found no failures when it approved the recall, so owners should not wait for looseness, noise, or movement from the seat as a sign that the truck is included.
Who's affected?
Spans 3 Spartan Fire models across the 2022-2024 model years, all with the same Valor seat assembly.
| 2024 Spartan Fire FC-94 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator | seat assembly |
| 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar | seat assembly |
| 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar | seat assembly |
| 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | seat assembly |
| 2023 Spartan Fire FC-94 | seat assembly |
| 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator | seat assembly |
| 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 100 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
A broken fastener can let the seat move during a crash, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before the fastener breaks, so treat any loose seat movement as a reason to stop using that seating position and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Spartan Fire dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, or Metrostar is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Spartan Fire dealer to schedule the free seat-fastener inspection and replacement that keeps the seat mount secured.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one, and reference recall number 24V323 when you call.
- Use extra caution until the repair is complete, because a broken fastener can let the seat move during a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Spartan Fire technician inspects the seat mount fastener and replaces it if the inspection shows it is undersized or damaged. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Spartan Fire. Spartan Fire has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you've already paid for a related seat mount fastener repair before the recall notice, ask Spartan Fire customer service about reimbursement under that plan and keep your repair paperwork available for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 10, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 14, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 17, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 27, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V323?
Recall 24V323 covers 100 2022-2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles with a seat mount fastener issue. The fastener can break, allowing the seat to move and increasing injury risk during a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the fastener for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2024 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, or Metrostar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V323. If it is, contact a franchised Spartan Fire dealer to schedule the seat fastener inspection. Reference recall 24V323 or Spartan Fire recall 24007 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Spartan Fire dealers will inspect the seat mount fastener and replace it as necessary free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is seat movement during a crash. A broken seat mount fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury. The dealer repair addresses the fastener issue by inspecting it and replacing it when needed.
When were owner letters mailed for recall 24V323?
Spartan Fire mailed owner notification letters on June 27, 2024. If you own a 2022-2024 FC-94, Gladiator, or Metrostar and never received a letter, check your VIN and call Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 with recall 24V323.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V323000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V323 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V323000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →