There have been 54 safety recalls for the Spartan Gladiator. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Spartan Gladiator.
if the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019 Spartan Metrostar, 2020 Spartan Metrostar |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: marion body works inc. (marion body works) is recalling certain 2019-2020 spartan gladiator and metrostar emergency response chassis vehicles modified by marion body works. the park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Spartan Gladiator, 2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2018 Spartan Metrostar, 2019 Spartan Metrostar |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES |
| Recall Summary: toyne inc. (toyne) is recalling certain vehicles built on 2018-2019 spartan emergency response metro star and gladiator chassis. the brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may require an extended distance in order to stop the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Spartan Gladiator, 2005 Spartan Gladiator, 2006 Spartan Gladiator, 2007 Spartan Gladiator |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2016 Spartan Gladiator, 2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan Metrostar, 2016 Spartan Metrostar, 2017 Spartan Metrostar |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 spartan gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2018 Spartan Gladiator, 2017 Spartan K3, 2018 Spartan K3, 2017 Spartan K4, 2018 Spartan K4 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 k3 and k4 motor home chassis and gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Spartan Gladiator, 2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2012 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2010 Spartan K2, 2011 Spartan K2, 2012 Spartan K2, 2013 Spartan K2, 2014 Spartan K2, 2010 Spartan K3, 2011 Spartan K3, 2012 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan K3, 2014 Spartan K3 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 k2 and k3 motor home chassis and gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Spartan Gladiator, 2009 Spartan Gladiator, 2010 Spartan Gladiator, 2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2012 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2016 Spartan Gladiator, 2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2008 Spartan Metrostar, 2009 Spartan Metrostar, 2010 Spartan Metrostar, 2011 Spartan Metrostar, 2012 Spartan Metrostar, 2013 Spartan Metrostar, 2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan Metrostar, 2016 Spartan Metrostar, 2017 Spartan Metrostar |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (spbs). The directions to activate the spbs incorrectly state to "pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "push. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2012 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2016 Spartan Gladiator, 2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2012 Spartan K2, 2013 Spartan K2, 2014 Spartan K2, 2015 Spartan K2, 2016 Spartan K2, 2017 Spartan K2, 2018 Spartan K2, 2011 Spartan K3, 2012 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan K3, 2014 Spartan K3, 2015 Spartan K3, 2016 Spartan K3, 2017 Spartan K3, 2018 Spartan K3, 2017 Spartan K4, 2018 Spartan K4, 2016 Spartan Metrostar, 2017 Spartan Metrostar, 2011 Spartan MM, 2012 Spartan MM, 2013 Spartan MM, 2014 Spartan MM, 2015 Spartan MM, 2016 Spartan MM, 2017 Spartan MM |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 gladiator, 2016-2017 metrostar, 2012-2018 k2, 2011-2018 k3, 2017-2018 k4, and 2011-2017 mm vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Spartan Gladiator, 2005 Spartan Gladiator, 2006 Spartan Gladiator, 2007 Spartan Gladiator, 2008 Spartan Gladiator, 2009 Spartan Gladiator, 2010 Spartan Gladiator |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 emergency response gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Spartan Gladiator, 2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2012 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2016 Spartan Gladiator, 2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2010 Spartan K3, 2011 Spartan K3, 2012 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan K3, 2014 Spartan K3, 2015 Spartan K3, 2016 Spartan K3, 2017 Spartan K3, 2010 Spartan Metrostar, 2011 Spartan Metrostar, 2012 Spartan Metrostar, 2013 Spartan Metrostar, 2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan Metrostar, 2016 Spartan Metrostar, 2017 Spartan Metrostar |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 emergency response k3, metrostar, and gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 8, 2020 | Parking Brake | 9 |
| Dec. 30, 2019 | Service Brakes | 2 |
| Mar. 29, 2018 | Suspension:front | 11 |
| Nov. 16, 2017 | Equipment | 34 |
| Jun. 27, 2017 | Diesel Fuel System | 28 |
| May. 31, 2017 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 721 |
| May. 1, 2017 | Parking Brake | 18 |
| Mar. 13, 2017 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 2,783 |
| Sep. 23, 2016 | Structure | 9 |
| Sep. 19, 2016 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 264 |
| Jun. 20, 2016 | Air Brake | 38 |
| Jun. 13, 2016 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 15 |
| Jun. 3, 2016 | Equipment | 39 |
| Mar. 8, 2016 | Equipment | 3 |
| Oct. 21, 2015 | Steering | 2,038 |
| Sep. 1, 2015 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices | 322 |
| Aug. 25, 2015 | Structure:frame And Members | 696 |
| Jul. 27, 2015 | Structure:frame And Members | 29 |
| Jul. 15, 2015 | Tires:valve | 212 |
| Jun. 24, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,599 |
| Dec. 23, 2014 | Steering:linkages | 277 |
| Nov. 24, 2014 | Air Brake | 1,059 |
| Oct. 22, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 304 |
| Oct. 8, 2014 | Seat Belt | 29 |
| Oct. 6, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 389 |
| Aug. 20, 2014 | Equipment | 95 |
| Aug. 18, 2014 | Diesel Fuel System | 87 |
| Jun. 23, 2014 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 9 |
| Jan. 28, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 480 |
| Dec. 18, 2013 | Suspension:front | 37 |
| Dec. 6, 2013 | Seat Belt | 3 |
| Jun. 26, 2013 | Electrical System | 70 |
| Feb. 28, 2013 | Electrical System | 27 |
| Dec. 10, 2012 | Visibility/wiper | 36 |
| Jun. 19, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 102 |
| Oct. 13, 2011 | Electronic Stability Control | 799 |
| Aug. 17, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 212 |
| Jun. 13, 2011 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 10 |
| Apr. 14, 2011 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 110 |
| Mar. 21, 2011 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic | 12 |
| Jun. 7, 2010 | Air Brake | 898 |
| May. 14, 2010 | Electronic Stability Control | 468 |
| May. 14, 2010 | Suspension:front | 58 |
| May. 3, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 167 |
| Feb. 5, 2010 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 650 |
| Sep. 19, 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | 535 |
| Apr. 15, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 750 |
| May. 12, 1999 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,753 |
| Jan. 20, 1999 | Structure | 3,210 |
| Nov. 6, 1998 | Suspension | 39 |
| Oct. 7, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 169 |
| May. 20, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 7 |
| Apr. 24, 1998 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 477 |
| Mar. 11, 1996 | Electrical System:wiring | 160 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2020 Spartan Gladiator | 1 |
| 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2 |
| 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2 |
| 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 6 |
| 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 5 |
| 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 17 |
| 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 19 |
| 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 21 |
| 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 16 |
| 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 18 |
| 2010 Spartan Gladiator | 22 |
| 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 17 |
| 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 16 |
| 2007 Spartan Gladiator | 11 |
| 2006 Spartan Gladiator | 7 |
| 2005 Spartan Gladiator | 4 |
| 2004 Spartan Gladiator | 4 |
| 2003 Spartan Gladiator | 1 |
| 2002 Spartan Gladiator | 3 |
| 2001 Spartan Gladiator | 2 |
| 2000 Spartan Gladiator | 1 |
| 1999 Spartan Gladiator | 3 |
| 1998 Spartan Gladiator | 4 |
| 1997 Spartan Gladiator | 4 |
| 1996 Spartan Gladiator | 4 |
| 1995 Spartan Gladiator | 3 |
| 1994 Spartan Gladiator | 3 |
| 1993 Spartan Gladiator | 2 |
| 1992 Spartan Gladiator | 3 |
| 1991 Spartan Gladiator | 3 |
| 1990 Spartan Gladiator | 3 |
| 1989 Spartan Gladiator | 2 |
| 1988 Spartan Gladiator | 2 |
| 1987 Spartan Gladiator | 2 |
| 1986 Spartan Gladiator | 1 |