Recall 15V448000: 2007–2015 Spartan Advantage, 2007–2015 Spartan Diamond, 2007–2015 Spartan Gladiator +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 15, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 212
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
The risk
If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
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
- 2008 Spartan Advantage
- 2009 Spartan Advantage
- 2010 Spartan Advantage
- 2011 Spartan Advantage
- 2012 Spartan Advantage
- 2013 Spartan Advantage
- 2014 Spartan Advantage
- 2015 Spartan Advantage
- 2007 Spartan Diamond
- 2008 Spartan Diamond
- 2009 Spartan Diamond
- 2010 Spartan Diamond
- 2011 Spartan Diamond
- 2012 Spartan Diamond
- 2013 Spartan Diamond
- 2014 Spartan Diamond
- 2015 Spartan Diamond
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator
- 2007 Spartan Metrostar
- 2008 Spartan Metrostar
- 2009 Spartan Metrostar
- 2010 Spartan Metrostar
- 2011 Spartan Metrostar
- 2012 Spartan Metrostar
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V448000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15012
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 2, 2015
- Components
- Tires:valve (Wheels & Tires)
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