2006 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
3 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.
14V623000 Oct 6, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
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 tr... Read more
Consequence
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 mi... Read more
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
7 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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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| 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 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 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 |