2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR

15 recalls — 0 complaints — 23 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

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.

138 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

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.

1,243 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

PARKING BRAKE

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."

Consequence

If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.

18 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional... Read more

Consequence

An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.

264 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.

Consequence

If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Remedy

Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall... Read more

696 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

TIRES:VALVE

Defect Description

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.

Consequence

If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.

212 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect Description

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.

Consequence

If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for th... Read more

1,599 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems.... Read more

Consequence

An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.

27 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Defect Description

Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the winds... Read more

Consequence

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.

36 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Chassis, Inc.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

SPARTAN CHASSIS (SPARTAN), IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DIAMOND, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 FURION ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010 FURION R/T, MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 GLADIATOR, MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2012 SPARTAN FORCE EMERGENCY RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED W... Read more

Consequence

THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE BY THE ESC. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008 OPTION 5.

799 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR

23 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	2
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	2
020000 SUSPENSION	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides instructions for replacing galvanized nuts identified as not meeting proper clamp load.

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

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides a solution for superficial cracking at the fascia seam and the main cab

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This service bulletin provides a solution for superficial cracking at the fascia seam and the main cab

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin amends a previously submitted service bulletin (TSB17-250-005 - Submitted on 9/1/2017) to include a different bracket used in different cab configurations. The previous service bulletin provided instructions on how to

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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

140000 AIR BAGS

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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."

020000 SUSPENSION

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the air conditioning condenser fans.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the air conditioning condenser fans.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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 (current)	15	0
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	1	0	View
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