2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Gladiator — Structure: frame and members
Published August 25, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 25, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V540000, published August 25, 2015. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Gladiator — Structure: frame and members.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 is 15019.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Gladiator — Structure: frame and members recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V540000 on August 25, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 is 15019.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.