2012 Spartan Gladiator Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V448000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16017
Manufactured Begin Date: September 12th, 2004
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V687000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15025
Manufactured Begin Date: January 5th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: January 19th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V687000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15025
Manufactured Begin Date: January 5th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: January 19th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V540000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15019
Manufactured Begin Date: March 4th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: December 17th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V466000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15013
Manufactured Begin Date: April 18th, 2007
Manufactured End Date: June 10th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: October 7th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V448000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15012
Manufactured Begin Date: January 18th, 2007
Manufactured End Date: February 9th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V403000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15011
Manufactured Begin Date: November 10th, 2009
Manufactured End Date: June 16th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 19th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V664000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14018
Manufactured Begin Date: March 25th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: October 16th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: December 19th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V623000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14017
Manufactured Begin Date: November 29th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: June 19th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: February 9th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V066000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13-004
Manufactured Begin Date: March 19th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: January 30th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: May 23rd, 2013

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V066000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13-004
Manufactured Begin Date: March 19th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: January 30th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: May 23rd, 2013

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V579000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12016
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2012
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: January 15th, 2013

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V279000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12007
Date of Owner Notification: August 10th, 2012

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS AND CAB IS IN THE RAISED POSITION, THE SEPARATION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V500000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 11026
Manufactured Begin Date: April 12th, 2007
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: December 19th, 2011

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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 .