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2005 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 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.
309 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
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.
650 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE

7 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
TSB17-110-001A Jan 25, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin amends the previously reported service bulletin that provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms. The amendment
TSB17-110-001A Jan 25, 2019
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This service bulletin amends the previously reported service bulletin that provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms. The amendment
TSB17-110-001A Jan 25, 2019
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This service bulletin amends the previously reported service bulletin that provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms. The amendment
4S7-F9U7P-06 May 8, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms.
4S7-F9U7P-06 May 8, 2017
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms.
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).

73 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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2013 3 0 View
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2005 (current) 2 0
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2003 2 0 View
2002 4 0 View
2001 3 1 View
2000 1 0 View
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Other SPARTAN Models

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