NHTSA Campaign 18V206000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Issued by Spartan Motors USA · Reported Mar 29, 2018 · 11 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2004 | 11 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2005 | 11 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2006 | 11 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2007 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V206000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.