22 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2012-06-19
Description
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.
Consequence
If this occurs and cab is in the raised position, the separation could increase the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan¿s safety recall number is 12007.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY/WIPER
Posted on: 2012-12-12
Description
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.
Consequence
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12016.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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2013-02-28
Description
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.
Consequence
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 13-004.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.
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2013-02-28
Description
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.
Consequence
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 13-004.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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2011-10-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan safety recall number is 11026.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 2015-08-25
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notification was mailed to owners on september 24, 2015. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy is available. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #7 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2015-07-15
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2016-06-20
Description
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.
Consequence
If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8 control line, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2016. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16017.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 2014-10-22
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #10 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 2015-07-27
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #11 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Posted on: 2014-10-06
Description
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.
Consequence
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #12 - STEERING
Posted on: 2015-10-21
Description
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.
Consequence
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #13 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Posted on: 2015-10-21
Description
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.
Consequence
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 2015-06-24
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #15 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2017-05-04
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 26, 2017. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #16 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
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.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #17 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
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.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-06-25
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #19 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-06-25
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #20 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-05-01
Description
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.
Consequence
If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #21 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2019-11-20
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #22 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2019-09-23
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.