2006 SPARTAN GLADIATOR

12 recalls — 0 complaints — 16 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Defect Description

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.

Consequence

Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan cust... Read more

94 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Marion Body Works Inc.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem... Read more

Consequence

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is... Read more

1,746 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.

Consequence

If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19007.

45 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

923 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

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

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the ... Read more

Consequence

A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18012.

11 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

STRUCTURE

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.

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.

9 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured September 12, 2004, to September 30, 2015. The air brakes on these vehicles may have excessive actuation and release timing, lengthening the distance needed to stop ... Read more

Consequence

If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8" control line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16017.

38 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

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

389 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect Description

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Diamond, model year 2006-2010 Gladiator, model year 2009-2010 Metrostar and one model year 2007 Advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured December 22, 2005, through October 13, 2010, and equipped with i... Read more

Consequence

Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notification will be sent in January 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. S... Read more

37 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect Description

SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS SUPPLIED BY RIDEWELL CORPORATION. BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED... Read more

Consequence

A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - OPTION 1.

58 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

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 — 2006 SPARTAN GLADIATOR

16 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
160000 STRUCTURE	3
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
020000 SUSPENSION	1

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

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

160000 STRUCTURE

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to proceed with receiving a remedy for a frame crack that may develop in the frame flange of certain emergency response vehicles.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

This service bulletin provides replacement instructions for compartment door switches that may become inoperative.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a solution for conditions in the air bag system that cause the "SRS" lamp to illuminate

140000 AIR BAGS

This service bulletin provides a solution for conditions in the air bag system that cause the "SRS" lamp to illuminate

160000 STRUCTURE

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting structures.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting structures.

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides instructions on installing spacers to resolve "cab clunking."

160000 STRUCTURE

This service bulletin provides instructions on installing spacers to resolve "cab clunking."

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides instructions on installing spacers to resolve "cab clunking."

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.

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.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
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 (current)	12	0
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	4	1	View
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

Other SPARTAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ADV	0	0	View
ADVANTAGE	0	0	View
AERIAL	0	0	View
ALPINE	0	0	View
ALTERED CHASSIS CABS	0	0	View
AMB	0	0	View
AP-GT	0	0	View
AP-ST	0	0	View