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1999 SPARTAN METROSTAR

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs

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 — 1999 SPARTAN METROSTAR

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
200000 WHEELS1
TSB20-210-001 Oct 21, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides instructions for replacing galvanized nuts identified as not meeting proper clamp load.
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 METROSTAR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SPARTAN METROSTAR across all model years (1998–2020).

231 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SPARTAN METROSTAR — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2020 6 0 View
2019 15 0 View
2018 14 0 View
2017 13 2 View
2016 11 0 View
2015 19 0 View
2014 21 0 View
2013 21 0 View
2012 15 0 View
2011 15 0 View
2010 19 0 View
2009 15 0 View
2008 12 2 View
2007 7 0 View
2006 6 0 View
2005 5 0 View
2004 4 0 View
2003 3 0 View
2002 4 0 View
2001 3 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 (current) 1 0
1998 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