2005–2012 Spartan Erv Star Series Recall: Pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time
NHTSA campaign 13V352000 · Equipment · filed Aug 12, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
The risk
If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal 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
Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Erv | Star Series | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V352000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.