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There are 69 safety recalls on record for the Spartan Gladiator, covering 28,235 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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EquipmentReported June 9, 2021 · 1 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. (Four Guys) is recalling one 2020 Pumper firetruck equipped with an Akron Bass battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
Risk
Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 21V436000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported April 8, 2020 · 9 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Marion Body Works dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1‑715‑754‑5261.

Recall number 20V203000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported March 20, 2020 · 4 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact SVI dealers customer service at 1‑888‑784‑1112. SVI Truck's number for this recall is 20V138.

Recall number 20V163000 · Recall details

Parking brake: conventional: airReported March 10, 2020 · 86 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005.

Recall number 20V138000 · Recall details

Service brakesReported December 30, 2019 · 2 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Toyne will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2020. Owners may contact Toyne customer service at 1‑712‑673‑2328.

Recall number 19V925000 · Recall details

Service brakesReported December 10, 2019 · 2 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
Remedy
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1‑715‑754‑5261 or Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008.

Recall number 19V874000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tankReported November 19, 2019 · 94 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1‑715‑754‑5261 or Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008.

Recall number 19V828000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tankReported September 23, 2019 · 1,746 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19017.

Recall number 19V674000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported July 12, 2019 · 234 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.

Recall number 19V523000 · Recall details

Service brakesReported May 13, 2019 · 92 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.

Recall number 19V360000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported April 30, 2019 · 45 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
Risk
If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19007.

Recall number 19V338000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported December 26, 2018 · 138 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.

Recall number 18V932000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported October 3, 2018 · 923 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

Recall number 18V691000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported September 21, 2018 · 95 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18026.

Recall number 18V654000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported June 29, 2018 · 865 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
Risk
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18020.

Recall number 18V440000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported June 25, 2018 · 1,243 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.

Recall number 18V424000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tankReported May 29, 2018 · 309 vehicles affected
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

Suspension: frontReported March 29, 2018 · 11 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
Risk
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18012.

Recall number 18V206000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported November 16, 2017 · 34 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008 or Hale customer service at 1‑800‑533‑3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 17028.

Recall number 17V722000 · Recall details

Fuel system, dieselReported June 27, 2017 · 28 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467 or Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 17015.

Recall number 17V403000 · Recall details

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported May 31, 2017 · 721 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.

Recall number 17V351000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported May 1, 2017 · 18 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.

Recall number 17V294000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control armReported March 13, 2017 · 2,783 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.

Recall number 17V160000 · Recall details

StructureReported September 23, 2016 · 9 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
Risk
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008.

Recall number 16V688000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pumpReported September 19, 2016 · 264 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.

Recall number 16V676000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported June 20, 2016 · 38 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured September 12, 2004, to September 30, 2015. The air brakes on these vehicles may have excessive actuation and release timing, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8" control line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16017.

Recall number 16V448000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: moduleReported June 13, 2016 · 15 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured April 18, 2016, through June 7, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective ECM with a remedy part, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16016.

Recall number 16V429000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported June 3, 2016 · 39 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1‑800‑533‑3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 16012.

Recall number 16V400000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported March 8, 2016 · 3 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If there is an incorrect reading of agent in the tank, it can increase the risk of injury to the fire fighter if the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the tank level system or supply a new sensor, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16003.

Recall number 16V140000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluidReported October 21, 2015 · 2,038 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 ER Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
Risk
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on December 17, 2015. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277.

Recall number 15V687000 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devicesReported September 1, 2015 · 322 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new mirror assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan cutomer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15016.

Recall number 15V547000 · Recall details

Structure: frame and membersReported August 25, 2015 · 696 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.

Recall number 15V540000 · Recall details

Structure: frame and membersReported July 27, 2015 · 29 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2007, through June 10, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with aerial devices and the torque frames are susceptible to cracking.
Risk
The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it to fall and strike and injure a bystander, become a road hazard, or startle the vehicle's driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will njotify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by adding reinforcement sections for each side of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15013.

Recall number 15V466000 · Recall details

Tires: valveReported July 15, 2015 · 212 vehicles affected
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

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported June 24, 2015 · 1,599 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.

Recall number 15V403000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported December 23, 2014 · 277 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.

Recall number 14V812000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported November 24, 2014 · 1,059 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.

Recall number 14V747000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported October 22, 2014 · 304 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles manufactured March 25, 2010, to October 16, 2014. The engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.
Risk
If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Remedy
The cooling fans in the affected vehicles will be replaced by dealers free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for the recall is 14018.

Recall number 14V664000 · Recall details

SeatsReported October 8, 2014 · 29 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14019.

Recall number 14V630000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesReported October 6, 2014 · 389 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. Parts should be available in mid to late January 2015. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14017.

Recall number 14V623000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported August 20, 2014 · 95 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.

Recall number 14V513000 · Recall details

Fuel system, dieselReported August 18, 2014 · 87 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers, and Cummins will replace the affected fuel filters, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑223‑4583.

Recall number 14V505000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported June 23, 2014 · 9 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 22, 2012, to February 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel.
Risk
If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.

Recall number 14V359000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported January 28, 2014 · 480 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 10, 2007, through May 11, 2011, and equipped with an engine cooling fan and a Cummins ISM engine. In the affected vehicles, excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan can result in the fan shattering while spinning.
Risk
If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 14001.

Recall number 14V022000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported December 18, 2013 · 37 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notification will be sent in January 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 13028.

Recall number 13V628000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported December 6, 2013 · 3 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 13026.

Recall number 13V613000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported June 26, 2013 · 70 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1‑517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 13V266000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported February 28, 2013 · 27 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - Option 4.

Recall number 13V066000 · Recall details

Visibility/wiperReported December 10, 2012 · 36 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008, Option 4.

Recall number 12V579000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported June 19, 2012 · 102 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 gladiator emergency rescue chassis manufactured from april 12, 2010, through june 5, 2012, equipped with a cummins isx 15l engine and fan clutch assembly. Sheering of the fasteners used to mount the fan clutch mounting bracket to the front of the engine may lead to separation of the cooling fan, fan clutch and mounting bracket.
Risk
If this occurs and cab is in the raised position, the separation could increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles. The recall began on august 10, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008.

Recall number 12V279000 · Recall details

Electronic stability control (ESC)Reported October 13, 2011 · 799 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the ESC. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 option 5.

Recall number 11V500000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported August 17, 2011 · 212 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models mm, k2, k3, bus, furion, gladiator, and metro star, manufactured from september 29, 2010, through june 20, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Risk
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy
Spartan is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000 or spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

Recall number 11V425000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported June 13, 2011 · 10 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If an owner or operator is not warned of a problem with the side air bag system, they will not take steps to address and remedy the problem, thereby increasing the risk of injury or the severity of injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side air bags.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the side air bag warning indicator light and connect the wires as necessary for the SRS to function properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

Recall number 11V321000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported April 14, 2011 · 110 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
The tell tale for the high beam may not illuminate when the high beam head lights are activated resulting in a potential distraction to oncoming traffic. Also, the ABS lamp may not illuminate when a malfunction occurs therefore not alerting the driver. Both of these consequences could increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the control panel for the tell tales with logic that will ensure the tells will work as designed without interruption. The safety recall began on june 6, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

Recall number 11V240000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automaticReported March 21, 2011 · 12 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall began during march 2011. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑5008, option 5.

Recall number 11V187000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported June 7, 2010 · 898 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Service brake release timing that does meet the minimum requirements of fmvss 121 may result in less efficient braking performance and will prevent the vehicle from being moved in a timely fashion.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the .38 inch inside diameter brake hose to a .50 inch inside diameter hose free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

Recall number 10V245000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported May 14, 2010 · 58 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Recall number 10V210000 · Recall details

Electronic stability control (ESC)Reported May 14, 2010 · 468 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Inadvertent brake application to a selected wheel may cause the drive to try and over correct, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and authorized service centers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008, option 5.

Recall number 10V209000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported May 3, 2010 · 167 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator fire apparatus class 8 vehicles manufactured beginning august 21, 2007 through march 8, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Recall number 10V181000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported February 5, 2010 · 650 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
The seat belt may separate from the cab during a vehicle crash and fail to properly restrain the occupant. This may result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Recall number 10V052000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported September 19, 2002 · 535 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1‑503‑684‑8600 or spartan at 1‑800‑722‑3025.

Recall number 02V004009 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: check valveReported April 15, 2002 · 750 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Risk
Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Meritor wabco will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 859‑746‑5956.

Recall number 02V018004 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported May 12, 1999 · 1,753 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire trucks. These fire trucks are all 4-door models which contain dual, forward facing passenger seats. The hardware utilized to mount the seat box to the cab floor and to the backwall structure, and also to mount the type 1 seat belt systems, was inadequate to meet the requirements of fmvss nos. 207/210, ""seating systems" and "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk
The seat box mounting/restraining hardware can loosen or fail allowing the seat/seat box assembly to break free of its mounting to the cab floor and/or backwall which could cause injury to the occupants of those seats.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.

Recall number 99V118000 · Recall details

StructureReported January 20, 1999 · 3,210 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire trucks. The cab tilt system contains a 12 volt electrical solenoid assembly as an accessory to the cab tilt electric motor/hydraulic pump assembly. Rain, snow, salt spray or other corrosive environment can corrode the solenoid or "bridge" the energizing coil wire terminal causing the cab tilt system to operate uncontrollably.
Risk
This could cause the cab tilt system to actuate without control, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a hermetically sealed solenoid assembly.

Recall number 99V010000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported November 6, 1998 · 39 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire trucks. If the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 MPH forward speed, the lock pin is actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn is completed because the lock pin is binding on the clamp plate surface.
Risk
Engaging the lock pin in the lcmp plate hole at high forward speeds causes excessive wear in the lock pin and/or the clamp plate hole. Lane changes and other vehicle maneuvers will greatly increase contact frequency and causes wear, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks.

Recall number 98V286000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodReported October 7, 1998 · 169 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire trucks. A defective electrical harness, part no. 200185, was used on these fire trucks, causing an inoperative 'check transmission light.' there would be no in-cab indication of a transmission fault which could lead to an inoperative vehicle if not serviced according to the transmission failure codes.
Risk
The transmission could lock in a range and upshift/downshift would be restricted, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the wiring in these harnesses.

Recall number 98V252000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported May 20, 1998 · 7 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire truck chassis equipped with telma retarder and wabco version 'd' anti-lock brake system (ABS). The ABS test mode wiring was incorrectly wired through the console resulting in the inability to read and clear the blink codes on these fire trucks.
Risk
The driver would not be able to read or clear these codes from the console.
Remedy
Dealers will perform a wiring change in the center console.

Recall number 98V109000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported April 24, 1998 · 477 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire trucks with occupant side entry doors. A difficulty in latching the side entry doors to the full closed position, and/or, the doors may release to the secondary latch position. Also loose rivets can cause the latch control mechanism to bind not allowing the door to latch properly when shut.
Risk
The cab door could unlatch from its primary latch while the vehicle is in motion, allowing the door to open unassisted to the secondary latch position.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.

Recall number 98V077000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported March 11, 1996 · 160 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The electrical harness power distribution center was mounted behind the kick panel in the step well area of the truck, and the unsealed connectors, if exposed to water, could result in stray voltage, shorting, or corrosion.
Risk
If the unsealed connectors experience a condition that allowed moisture to enter, the engine can experience electronic throttle control problems. The foot operated throttle would not be able to control the electronic-governed engine speed, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new electrical harness with sealed connectors and relocating the power distribution center.

Recall number 96V040000 · Recall details

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