2018 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
13 recalls — 0 complaints — 19 TSBs
19V925000 Dec 30, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain vehicles built on 2018-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Metro Star and Gladiator chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may require an extended distance in order to stop the vehicle.
Consequence
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Toyne will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2020. Owners may contact Toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328.
19V874000 Dec 10, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen... Read more
Consequence
If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
Remedy
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
19V828000 Nov 19, 2019
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
19V674000 Sep 23, 2019
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
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
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
19V523000 Jul 12, 2019
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the st... Read more
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.
19V360000 May 13, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... Read more
Consequence
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall ... Read more
18V932000 Dec 26, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their... Read more
Consequence
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
18V691000 Oct 3, 2018
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.
18V654000 Sep 21, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18026.
18V440000 Jun 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
Consequence
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for thi... Read more
18V424000 Jun 25, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
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.
17V403000 Jun 27, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, re... Read more
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Spartan customer service at 1-800... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
19 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
TSB23-540-001
Dec 21, 2023
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket wit
TSB23-260-001
Dec 11, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor des
TSB21250003
Jul 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.
TSB21250003
Jul 28, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.
TSB20-560-001
Feb 27, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides instructions for resolving a potential "blank" fuel reading on the LMC panel.
1F9-FT-ESB-0015
Jan 7, 2020
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign Number 19V-893 Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction / FMVSS 121 December 16, 2019
TSB19-330-003
May 9, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a solution if the pump shift valve exhausts system air pressure when pilot pressure is reduced.
TSB18-210-001
Dec 17, 2018
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.
TSB18-500-004
Nov 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to install a support bracket to secure wiring harness.
TSB18-500-002
Nov 8, 2018
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This service bulletin provides instructions on adding a protective sleeving to harnesses in the event the convoluted loom has broken down.
TSB18-150-001
May 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides a solution for superficial cracking at the fascia seam and the main cab
TSB18-150-001
May 9, 2018
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
This service bulletin provides a solution for superficial cracking at the fascia seam and the main cab
TSB18-160-001
Apr 30, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a leak that may occur in the HVAC system.
TSB18-170-001
Apr 24, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This servivce bulletin provides a solution for a condition in which the radiator could develop a leak at the top of same.
TSB18-500-002
Feb 12, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides instructions on adding a heat sleeve to cables/wiring in certain areas of the engine tunnel to mitigate a breakdown of the protective loom.
TSB18-500-002
Feb 12, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides instructions on adding a heat sleeve to cables/wiring in certain areas of the engine tunnel to mitigate a breakdown of the protective loom.
TSB18-500-002
Feb 12, 2018
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This service bulletin provides instructions on adding a heat sleeve to cables/wiring in certain areas of the engine tunnel to mitigate a breakdown of the protective loom.
TSB18-810-001
Jan 26, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides a solution for conditions in the air bag system that cause the "SRS" lamp to illuminate
TSB18-810-001
Jan 26, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
This service bulletin provides a solution for conditions in the air bag system that cause the "SRS" lamp to illuminate
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 (current) | 13 | 0 | |
| 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 | 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 |