CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 emergency response vehicles have Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets fitted with mounting fasteners that may not be the correct size. In a crash, the cabinets could break free from their mountings and become projectiles inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
If you own an affected vehicle, the repair is free. Spartan will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the incorrect fasteners with the correct ones at no charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. You can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008, referencing Spartan recall number 18030. 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 | 2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 |
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| Spartan Metro Star | 2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 |