2020 Spartan Gladiator Firetruck Wireless Remote Recall: Remote May Not Work
Four Guys recalls one 2020 Spartan Gladiator firetruck with a wireless remote that may not work due to battery drain. Owners must return the remote for a free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Four Guys is recalling a single 2020 Spartan Gladiator firetruck equipped with a wireless remote controller that may not function properly. This could hinder firefighting efforts and increase injury risk if the remote fails during critical operations. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80022-2020-spartan-gladiator-firetruck-wireless-remote-recall-remote-may-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80022-2020-spartan-gladiator-firetruck-wireless-remote-recall-remote-may-not · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V436000
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“2020 Spartan Gladiator Firetruck Wireless Remote Recall: Remote May Not Work.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80022-2020-spartan-gladiator-firetruck-wireless-remote-recall-remote-may-not. Based on NHTSA recall #21V436000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V436000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, causing batteries to drain faster than normal. This could lead to the remote becoming unresponsive during firefighting operations, potentially hindering emergency response efforts.
Who’s affected
Owners of the specific 2020 Spartan Gladiator firetruck with the Akron Brass battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller are affected. Firefighters using this vehicle may face challenges if the remote fails during emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Spartan Gladiator firetruck has the Akron Brass 3600 wireless remote controller. The recall involves only one specific vehicle model.
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What to do — step by step
Return Remote for Update
Contact Four Guys customer service at 1-814-634-8373 to return the affected wireless remote controller for a free software update.
What NHTSA says to do
Four Guys will request owners return the affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Four Guys customer service at 1-814-634-8373.
Contact Four Guys
We’ve drafted a message you can send Four Guys to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V436000 — Four Guys 2020 Spartan Gladiator Firetruck Wireless Remote Recall: Remote May Not Work Hello, I own a 2020 Spartan Gladiator Firetruck Wireless Remote Recall: Remote May Not Work that is covered by recall 21V436000 from Four Guys. The official recall notice states: Four Guys will request owners return the affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Four Guys customer service at 1-814-634-8373. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V436000 (September 6, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.