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Published October 9, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 3, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V691000, published October 9, 2018 and initiated October 3, 2018. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2006 Spartan Gladiator | 2005 Spartan Gladiator | 2005 Spartan Metrostar | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2006 Spartan Metrostar | 2008 Spartan Metrostar | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2002 Spartan Gladiator | 2001 Spartan Metrostar | 2001 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2003 Spartan Metrostar | 2018 Spartan Metrostar | 2017 Spartan Metrostar | 2010 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2007 Spartan Gladiator — Equipment.

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What's the hazard

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
GLADIATOR
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2006 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2006 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2001 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2003 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2018 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2007 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Spartan Gladiator | 2005 Spartan Gladiator | 2005 Spartan Metrostar | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2006 Spartan Metrostar | 2008 Spartan Metrostar | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2002 Spartan Gladiator | 2001 Spartan Metrostar | 2001 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2003 Spartan Metrostar | 2018 Spartan Metrostar | 2017 Spartan Metrostar | 2010 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2007 Spartan Gladiator — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V691000 on October 9, 2018. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.

What should I do if I have this product?

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)