Report Date
Sep 23, 2016
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
7
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
Safety Consequence
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2005 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2006 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2007 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2008 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2009 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
| 2010 | SPARTAN | GLADIATOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.