CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 2008-2010 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles, built between December 12, 2008 and August 6, 2010, have rearview mirror lenses that may come loose and fall off because of vibration.
If a mirror lens falls out while driving, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror is impaired, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this reduced visibility, especially when changing lanes or backing up.
Spartan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new mirror assembly free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2015, and owners can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454 (recall number 15016). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 200820092010 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Metro Star | 200820092010 |