1996 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
4 recalls — 1 complaints — 2 TSBs
99V118000 May 12, 1999
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THESE FIRE TRUCKS ARE ALL 4-DOOR MODELS WHICH CONTAIN DUAL, FORWARD FACING PASSENGER SEATS. THE HARDWARE UTILIZED TO MOUNT THE SEAT BOX TO THE CAB FLOOR AND TO THE BACKWALL STRUCTURE, AND ALSO TO MOUNT THE TYPE 1 SEAT BELT SYSTEMS, WAS INADEQUATE TO MEET THE REQU... Read more
Consequence
THE SEAT BOX MOUNTING/RESTRAINING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT/SEAT BOX ASSEMBLY TO BREAK FREE OF ITS MOUNTING TO THE CAB FLOOR AND/OR BACKWALL WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THOSE SEATS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BOX MOUNTING FASTENERS.
99V010000 Jan 20, 1999
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THE CAB TILT SYSTEM CONTAINS A 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AS AN ACCESSORY TO THE CAB TILT ELECTRIC MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY. RAIN, SNOW, SALT SPRAY OR OTHER CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT CAN CORRODE THE SOLENOID OR "BRIDGE" THE ENERGIZING COIL WIRE TERMIN... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAB TILT SYSTEM TO ACTUATE WITHOUT CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HERMETICALLY SEALED SOLENOID ASSEMBLY.
98V286000 Nov 6, 1998
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. IF THE DRIVER ACCELERATES IN A TURN ABOVE 20 MPH FORWARD SPEED, THE LOCK PIN IS ACTUATED AND CAUSES THE AXLE TO RESIST RETURNING TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED BECAUSE THE LOCK PIN IS BINDING ON THE CLAMP PLATE SURFACE.
Consequence
ENGAGING THE LOCK PIN IN THE LCMP PLATE HOLE AT HIGH FORWARD SPEEDS CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE LOCK PIN AND/OR THE CLAMP PLATE HOLE. LANE CHANGES AND OTHER VEHICLE MANEUVERS WILL GREATLY INCREASE CONTACT FREQUENCY AND CAUSES WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAG AXLES ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS.
98V077000 Apr 24, 1998
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS WITH OCCUPANT SIDE ENTRY DOORS. A DIFFICULTY IN LATCHING THE SIDE ENTRY DOORS TO THE FULL CLOSED POSITION, AND/OR, THE DOORS MAY RELEASE TO THE SECONDARY LATCH POSITION. ALSO LOOSE RIVETS CAN CAUSE THE LATCH CONTROL MECHANISM TO BIND NOT ALLOWING THE DOOR TO LATC... Read more
Consequence
THE CAB DOOR COULD UNLATCH FROM ITS PRIMARY LATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN UNASSISTED TO THE SECONDARY LATCH POSITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE LATCH AND ACTUATOR ON THE DOORS.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Apr 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 10, 1999
FRONT DRIVERS POWER SEAT BROKE OFF THE POWER DEVICE SO THE WHOLE SEAT SLIDES OFF THE RAILS COMPLETELY. IT IS CURRENTLY TIED ON WITH HOSE CLAMPS AND TIE WRAPS, BUT IS NOT SECURE. THE CHEV DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SEAT. GLAVAL CORP., THE INSTALLER OF THE SEATS ADMITS NO RESPONSIBILITY. NO BOD... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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.
SPARTAN GLADIATOR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SPARTAN GLADIATOR across all model years (1986–2020).
368
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SPARTAN GLADIATOR — Year by Year
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| 2020 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 26 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 28 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 29 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 29 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |