Spartan Metrostar recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Spartan Metrostar, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 8, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion.
20V203000 · 9 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Mar 20, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
20V163000 · 4 units · SVI Trucks
- Mar 10, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.
20V138000 · 86 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Dec 30, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes
Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain vehicles built on 2018-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Metro Star and Gladiator chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may require an extended distance in order to stop the vehicle.
19V925000 · 2 units · Toyne Inc.
- Dec 20, 2019Crash risk2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
SVI Trucks is recalling certain vehicles built on 2019 Spartan Emergency Response MetroStar chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an increased stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V913000 · 2 units · SVI Trucks
- Dec 10, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V874000 · 2 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Nov 19, 2019Crash risk2005–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2005–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.
19V828000 · 94 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Sep 23, 2019Crash risk2004–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2004–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V674000 · 2K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jul 12, 2019Crash risk2014–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
19V523000 · 234 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 13, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan K2, 2018–2019 Spartan K3 and 2 other models — Service Brakes
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V360000 · 92 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Apr 2, 2019Crash risk2017–2018 Spartan Metrostar — Exterior Lighting
Precision Industries (Precision) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Emergency Vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
19V268000 · 3 units · Precision Industries
- Dec 26, 2018Crash risk2011–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2011–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
18V932000 · 138 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Oct 3, 2018Crash risk2001–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2001–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
18V691000 · 923 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 21, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2017–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Exterior Lighting
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
18V654000 · 95 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 19, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Power Train
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
18V647000 · 4 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 25, 2018Fire risk2009–2018 Spartan Gladiator, 2009–2018 Spartan Metrostar — Electrical System
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
18V424000 · 1K units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2001–2018 Spartan Advantage, 2001–2018 Spartan Diamond, 2001–2018 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
18V350000 · 309 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Nov 16, 2017Fire risk2014–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
17V722000 · 34 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 1, 2017Crash risk2008–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2008–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."
17V294000 · 18 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Mar 13, 2017Crash risk2011–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2018 Spartan K2, 2011–2018 Spartan K3 and 3 other models — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
17V160000 · 3K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 19, 2016Crash risk2010–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2017 Spartan K3, 2010–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Steering
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
16V676000 · 264 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 3, 2016Fire risk2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles manufactured June 3, 2015, to March 16, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
16V400000 · 39 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Mar 8, 2016Fire risk2014–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2015 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured from November 18, 2014, through July 9, 2015. Under certain conditions, the fire-suppression-agent tank level pressure sensor may register an incorrect reading. This may result in the reading to indicate more agent (typically water or fire fighting foam) left in the tank than actually is.
16V140000 · 3 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Nov 10, 2015Crash risk2014–2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab, 2014–2015 Spartan Metrostar — Power Train
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MetroStar Chassis cabs built for Emergency Response use and ILAV Chassis cabs for Department of Defense use, manufactured December 9, 2014 to June 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
15V746000 · 23 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 28, 2015Fire risk2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a Hale Products K-Gearbox. The K-Gearbox transmission in the affected vehicles may unexpectedly shift to neutral while traveling to or from a fire.
15V603000 · 14 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 1, 2015Crash risk2008–2010 Spartan Gladiator, 2008–2010 Spartan Metrostar — Visibility
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to August 6, 2010. The affected vehicles have mirror lenses that may fall off due to vibration.
15V547000 · 322 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Aug 25, 2015Crash risk2012–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2015 Spartan Metrostar — Structure
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.
15V540000 · 696 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jul 15, 2015Crash risk2007–2015 Spartan Advantage, 2007–2015 Spartan Diamond, 2007–2015 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Tires
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
15V448000 · 212 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Jun 24, 2015Crash risk2010–2015 Spartan Furion, 2010–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2015 Spartan Metrostar — Engine and Engine Cooling
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
15V403000 · 2K units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Dec 23, 2014Crash risk2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013–2015 Spartan K2, 2013–2015 Spartan K3 and 2 other models — Steering
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
14V812000 · 277 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Nov 24, 2014Crash risk2013–2015 Spartan DR, 2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013–2015 Spartan K2 and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
14V747000 · 1K units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Oct 8, 2014Crash risk2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013–2015 Spartan Metrostar — Seats
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 5, 2014. The seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
14V630000 · 29 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Oct 6, 2014Crash risk2006–2013 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2013 Spartan Diamond, 2006–2013 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Power Train
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured November 29, 2005, to June 19, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.
14V623000 · 389 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Aug 20, 2014Fire risk2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2011–2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
14V513000 · 95 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Aug 18, 2014Crash risk2014–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013–2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan MM and 1 other model — Fuel System, Diesel
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 Metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
14V505000 · 87 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Dec 18, 2013Crash risk2007 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2007 Spartan Diamond, 2006–2010 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Suspension
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Diamond, model year 2006-2010 Gladiator, model year 2009-2010 Metrostar and one model year 2007 Advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured December 22, 2005, through October 13, 2010, and equipped with independent front suspensions (IFS) by Ridgewell Corporation. In the affected vehicles, welds on the IFS cradles may crack.
13V628000 · 37 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Dec 6, 2013Crash risk2009–2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2002 Spartan Metrostar — Seat Belts
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2002 MetroStar, 2009 Gladiator, and 2013 Gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
13V613000 · 3 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Oct 25, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Spartan K2, 2013–2014 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan Metrostar and 1 other model — Steering
Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
13V531000 · 175 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Jun 26, 2013Crash risk2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Metrostar — Air Bags
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 Metro Star and Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. If damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy.
13V266000 · 70 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Feb 28, 2013Crash risk2012–2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2013 Spartan Metrostar — Air Bags
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
13V066000 · 27 units · Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Dec 10, 2012Crash risk2013 Spartan Force, 2012–2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2013 Spartan Metrostar and 1 other model — Visibility/wiper
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
12V579000 · 36 units · Spartan Chassis, Inc.
- Oct 13, 2011Crash risk2008 Spartan Diamond, 2008–2011 Spartan Furion, 2010 Spartan Furion R/T and 3 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
SPARTAN CHASSIS (SPARTAN), IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DIAMOND, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 FURION ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010 FURION R/T, MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 GLADIATOR, MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2012 SPARTAN FORCE EMERGENCY RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 12, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. THE ESC MODULE MAY CAUSE THE ESC SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN A PARTICULAR MANNER ON CERTAIN UNIQUE ROAD CONDITIONS AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION BY THE ESC MODULE.
11V500000 · 799 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Jun 13, 2011Crash risk2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2011 Spartan Metrostar — Air Bags
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2010 GLADIATOR FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS/CAB, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH ROLLTEK SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE AIR BAG. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION, AND IF A FAULT OCCURS THE VEHICLE'S OPERATOR MAY NOT BE WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAGS.
11V321000 · 10 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Apr 14, 2011Crash risk2010–2011 Spartan Furion, 2010–2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2011 Spartan Metrostar — Electrical System
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FURION, GLADIATOR, AND METROSTAR FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS/CAB PRODUCED FROM APRIL 8, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 24, 2011. CERTAIN TELL TALES DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THEY ARE INTENDED (HIGH BEAM LAMP, TURN SIGNALS), OR FLICKER. IN ADDITION, THE ABS LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS AFFECTED BY A FAULT. THEREFORE THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
11V240000 · 110 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Mar 21, 2011Crash risk2008–2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2010 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008, 2010, AND 2011 GLADIATOR, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2010 METROSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 4, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
11V187000 · 12 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Jun 7, 2010Safety2008–2010 Spartan Gladiator, 2009–2010 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR AND METROSTAR INCOMPLETE FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2008 THROUGH MAY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). THE VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SPECIFICALLY, ADDITIONAL VALVING REQUIRED FOR THE ESC SYSTEM REDUCED THE AIR FLOW AND VOLUME TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS RESULTING IN SLOWER SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING.
10V245000 · 898 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- May 14, 2010Crash risk2007 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2008 Spartan Diamond, 2006–2009 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Suspension
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS SUPPLIED BY RIDEWELL CORPORATION. BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPENSION CRADLE MAY CRACK, OR SEPARATE, FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE (CRADLE ASSEMBLY). CERTAIN WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING THE WELDMENT OPERATION OF THE SUSPENSION CRADLE.
10V210000 · 58 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- May 14, 2010Crash risk2008 Spartan Diamond, 2008–2010 Spartan Furion, 2008–2010 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, FURION, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS AND AMBULANCE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC). IN CERTAIN CASES, THE ESC MAY INADVERTENTLY INTERPRET VEHICLE INSTABILITY, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY BE STABLE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE INTERVENTION OF BRAKE ACTIVATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL.
10V209000 · 468 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Feb 5, 2010Crash risk1999–2007 Spartan Advantage, 2000–2002 Spartan Barron, 2006–2008 Spartan Diamond and 2 other models — Seat Belts
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 ADVANTAGE, BARRON, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, MOUNTAIN STAR, AND TR-1 FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 27, 2003 AND NOVEMBER 17, 2009 AND BELTS SOLD TO VARIOUS VEHICLE ALTERS. CERTAIN SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
10V052000 · 650 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.