Recall 15V547000: 2008–2010 Spartan Gladiator, 2008–2010 Spartan Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 1, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 322
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to August 6, 2010. The affected vehicles have mirror lenses that may fall off due to vibration.
The risk
If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new mirror assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan cutomer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15016.
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
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator
- 2008 Spartan Metrostar
- 2009 Spartan Metrostar
- 2010 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V547000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15016
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Oct 30, 2015
- Components
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices (Visibility & Wipers)
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