2001 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
3 recalls — 1 complaints — 4 TSBs
18V350000 May 29, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the ai... Read more
Consequence
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
10V052000 Feb 5, 2010
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 ADVANTAGE, BARRON, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, MOUNTAIN STAR, AND TR-1 FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 27, 2003 AND NOVEMBER 17, 2009 AND BELTS SOLD TO VARIOUS VEHICLE ALTERS. CERTAIN SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FAIL TO CONFOR... Read more
Consequence
THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1.
02V004009 Sep 19, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Consequence
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WILLIAMS CONTROLS IS HANDLING THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PEDAL. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600 OR SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 9, 2001
Incident date: Nov 11, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING 30MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR REPLACEMENT SPARTAN ADVANTAGE TIRES, SIZE 21560R16 WITH ONE HUNDRED MILES ON THEM SIDEWALL BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE LABELED AS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
4S7-B9X7H-07
Jun 19, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting structures.
4S7-B9X7H-07
Jun 19, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting structures.
4S7-H4R7D-12
Nov 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.
4S7-H4R7D-12
Nov 9, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.
SPARTAN ADVANTAGE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SPARTAN ADVANTAGE across all model years (1989–2018).
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Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SPARTAN ADVANTAGE — Year by Year
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| 2018 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 3 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |