Recall 13V628000: 2007 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2007 Spartan Diamond, 2006–2010 Spartan Gladiator +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 18, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 37
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Diamond, model year 2006-2010 Gladiator, model year 2009-2010 Metrostar and one model year 2007 Advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured December 22, 2005, through October 13, 2010, and equipped with independent front suspensions (IFS) by Ridgewell Corporation. In the affected vehicles, welds on the IFS cradles may crack.
The risk
Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notification will be sent in January 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 13028.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Spartan Advantage
- 2006 Spartan Diamond
- 2007 Spartan Diamond
- 2006 Spartan Gladiator
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator
- 2009 Spartan Metrostar
- 2010 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V628000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13028
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Components
- Suspension:front (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology