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.