2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Gladiator — Seats
Published October 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 8, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V630000, published October 8, 2014. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Gladiator — Seats.
What's the hazard
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 5, 2014. The seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14019.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Gladiator — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V630000 on October 8, 2014. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 5, 2014. The seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14019.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.