Spartan Metrostar problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 48 recalls on file for the Spartan Metrostar (2005–2020).

Complaints
1
Recalls
48
Model years
16
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201612017201820192020
NHTSA complaints per Spartan Metrostar model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Spartan Metrostar model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 Metrostar00006—
2019 Metrostar000014—
2018 Metrostar000013—
2017 Metrostar100013Airbags
2016 Metrostar000011—
2015 Metrostar000019—
2014 Metrostar000021—
2013 Metrostar000021—
2012 Metrostar000015—
2011 Metrostar000015—
2010 Metrostar000019—
2009 Metrostar000015—
2008 Metrostar000012—
2007 Metrostar00007—
2006 Metrostar00006—
2005 Metrostar00005—

Most common Spartan Metrostar problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints

Spartan Metrostar recalls

  • Recall 20V203000Apr 8, 20209 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 20V163000Mar 20, 20204 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 20V138000Mar 10, 202086 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V925000Dec 30, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V913000Dec 20, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A longer distance needed to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V874000Dec 10, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V828000Nov 19, 201994 vehiclesModel years 2005–2020

    Risk: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V674000Sep 23, 20191,746 vehiclesModel years 2005–2020

    Risk: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V523000Jul 12, 2019234 vehiclesModel years 2014–2020

    Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V360000May 13, 201992 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V268000Apr 2, 20193 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V932000Dec 26, 2018138 vehiclesModel years 2011–2019

    Risk: A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V691000Oct 3, 2018923 vehiclesModel years 2005–2019

    Risk: If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V654000Sep 21, 201895 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V647000Sep 19, 20184 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V424000Jun 25, 20181,243 vehiclesModel years 2009–2018

    Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V350000May 29, 2018309 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018

    Risk: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V722000Nov 16, 201734 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V294000May 1, 201718 vehiclesModel years 2008–2017

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 17V160000Mar 13, 20172,783 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V676000Sep 19, 2016264 vehiclesModel years 2010–2017

    Risk: An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V400000Jun 3, 201639 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V140000Mar 8, 20163 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: If there is an incorrect reading of agent in the tank, it can increase the risk of injury to the fire fighter if the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent.

  • Recall 15V746000Nov 10, 201523 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V603000Sep 28, 201514 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. Additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.

Other Spartan models

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