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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles from model years 2012 through 2015, built between March 4, 2013 and December 17, 2014, may have front splay rails that can crack. If a cracked rail separates, the cab can collapse while it is being raised, which raises the risk of injury to people standing nearby.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 15019. Spartan will replace the splay rails with new rails that have certified welds, at no cost to you. Owners were first notified by an interim letter mailed on September 24, 2015, and the recall repair began on October 31, 2016.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 2012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Metro Star | 2012201320142015 |