Recall 14V630000: 2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013–2015 Spartan Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 8, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 29
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V630000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14019
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 25, 2014
- Components
- Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts); Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
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