Tl* the contact owns a 2015 spartan advantage. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire without warning. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.
The worst 2015 Spartan Advantage problems
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Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
Recall number 18V350000 · Recall details
Tires: valve
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
Recall number 15V448000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Spartan Advantage 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars...
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor...
- This service bulletin amends the previously reported service bulletin that provides instructions on how to...
- This service bulletin provides replacement instructions for compartment door switches that may become...
- This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of...
- This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may...
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Questions about the 2015 Spartan Advantage
Is the 2015 Spartan Advantage reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Spartan Advantage, close to a typical Advantage model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Spartan Advantage?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2015 Spartan Advantage have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and tires.
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