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2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR

6 recalls — 0 complaints — 9 TSBs

20V203000 Apr 8, 2020
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Marion Body Works dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
9 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Marion Body Works Inc.
20V163000 Mar 20, 2020
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements o... Read more
Consequence
If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact SVI dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112. SVI Truck's number for this recall is 20V138.
4 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SVI Trucks
20V138000 Mar 10, 2020
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.
Consequence
If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005.
86 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
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
94 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Marion Body Works Inc.
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
1,746 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
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.
234 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR

9 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
100000 POWER TRAIN1
200000 WHEELS1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
020000 SUSPENSION1
160000 STRUCTURE1
010000 STEERING1
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING1
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
CSB22-250-001A May 25, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin is about front suspension could experience a loss of dampening due to lower shock eye position and provides instructions to replace the lower shock mount and bolt. Revision to the previous bulletin released.
CSB22-250-001A May 25, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This service bulletin is about front suspension could experience a loss of dampening due to lower shock eye position and provides instructions to replace the lower shock mount and bolt. Revision to the previous bulletin released.
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.
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.
TSB20-210-001 Oct 21, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides instructions for replacing galvanized nuts identified as not meeting proper clamp load.
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.
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.

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 (current) 6 0
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 1 0 View
1998 1 0 View

Other SPARTAN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ADV 0 0 View
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AERIAL 0 0 View
ALPINE 0 0 View
ALTERED CHASSIS CABS 0 0 View
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