Recall 15V540000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2012 | SPARTAN | METROSTAR |
| 2013 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2013 | SPARTAN | METROSTAR |
| 2014 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2014 | SPARTAN | METROSTAR |
| 2015 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2015 | SPARTAN | METROSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.