14 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Posted on: 2018-09-25
Description
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.
Consequence
If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore owner notification letters will not be mailed. The recall began june 26, 2018. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18027.
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 #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-09-27
Description
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.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-09-30
Description
Spartan fire, llc is recalling certain ametek gauges, part number 2101-nn1, sold as replacement parts for the advanced protection system (aps) in gladiator and metrostar vehicles. The ametek gauges are not a direct replacement for the pacific insight gauges and may result in the aps not engaging.
Consequence
If the aps is not engaged, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan fire will notify owners and send a remedy kit with instructions and a jumper wire, free of charge. The recall began november 23, 2020. Owners may contact spartan fire customer service at 1-866-582-2376.
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 #4 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Posted on: 2020-03-10
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2019-12-23
Description
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.
Consequence
A longer distance needed to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or svi trucks customer service at 1-888-784-1112.
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 #6 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2019-05-14
Description
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.
Consequence
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-04-09
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-07-15
Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2019-07-15
Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-03-20
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2019-12-31
Description
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.
Consequence
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - 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 #13 - 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.
DEFECT #14 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2019-12-11
Description
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.
Consequence
If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.