2012 Spartan Gladiator: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for the 2012 Spartan Gladiator. The newest campaign is 19V828000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Nov 2019. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 19V828000, in the NHTSA record

Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

24 campaigns, newest first. 15,418 units in total.

19V82800019 Nov 2019Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
19V67400023 Sep 2019Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
19V33800030 Apr 2019Equipment
18V93200026 Dec 2018Service Brakes, Air
18V6910003 Oct 2018Equipment
18V44000029 Jun 2018Electrical System / Wiring
18V42400025 Jun 2018Electrical System
18V35000029 May 2018Service Brakes, Air
17V35100031 May 2017Electrical System / Starter Assembly
17V2940001 May 2017Parking Brake
17V16000013 Mar 2017Suspension / Front / Control Arm
16V67600019 Sep 2016Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
16V44800020 Jun 2016Service Brakes, Air
15V68700021 Oct 2015Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Power Steering Fluid
15V54000025 Aug 2015Structure / Frame and Members
15V46600027 Jul 2015Structure / Frame and Members
15V44800015 Jul 2015Tires / Valve
15V40300024 Jun 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
14V66400022 Oct 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
14V6230006 Oct 2014Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines
13V06600028 Feb 2013Air Bags
12V57900010 Dec 2012Visibility/Wiper
12V27900019 Jun 2012Engine and Engine Cooling
11V50000013 Oct 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

19V828000Received 19 Nov 2019. 94 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Report filed by Marion Body Works Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 19V-674.
19V674000Received 23 Sep 2019. 1,746 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19017.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 19017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Oct 2019.
19V338000Received 30 Apr 2019. 45 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19007.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 19007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 May 2019.
18V932000Received 26 Dec 2018. 138 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 18038. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2019.
18V691000Received 3 Oct 2018. 923 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 18030. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2018.
18V440000Received 29 Jun 2018. 865 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18020.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 18020. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2018.
18V424000Received 25 Jun 2018. 1,243 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 18019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2018.
18V350000Received 29 May 2018. 309 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 18017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2018.
17V351000Received 31 May 2017. 721 units.
Electrical System / Starter Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 17012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 2017.
17V294000Received 1 May 2017. 18 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 17009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2017.
17V160000Received 13 Mar 2017. 2,783 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 17004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Mar 2017.
16V676000Received 19 Sep 2016. 264 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 16022. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Oct 2016.
16V448000Received 20 Jun 2016. 38 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured September 12, 2004, to September 30, 2015. The air brakes on these vehicles may have excessive actuation and release timing, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8" control line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16017.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 16017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2016.
15V687000Received 21 Oct 2015. 2,038 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Power Steering Fluid
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 ER Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on December 17, 2015. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 15025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Nov 2016.
15V540000Received 25 Aug 2015. 696 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 15019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Oct 2016.
15V466000Received 27 Jul 2015. 29 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2007, through June 10, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with aerial devices and the torque frames are susceptible to cracking.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it to fall and strike and injure a bystander, become a road hazard, or startle the vehicle's driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will njotify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by adding reinforcement sections for each side of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15013.
Report filed by Spartan ERV. Manufacturer campaign number 15013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Oct 2015.
15V448000Received 15 Jul 2015. 212 units.
Tires / Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Sep 2015.
15V403000Received 24 Jun 2015. 1,599 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Aug 2015.
14V664000Received 22 Oct 2014. 304 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles manufactured March 25, 2010, to October 16, 2014. The engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The cooling fans in the affected vehicles will be replaced by dealers free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for the recall is 14018.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2014.
14V623000Received 6 Oct 2014. 389 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured November 29, 2005, to June 19, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. Parts should be available in mid to late January 2015. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14017.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2015.
13V066000Received 28 Feb 2013. 27 units.
Air Bags
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 May 2013.
12V579000Received 10 Dec 2012. 36 units.
Visibility/Wiper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.
Report filed by Spartan Chassis, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 12016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2013.
12V279000Received 19 Jun 2012. 102 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 gladiator emergency rescue chassis manufactured from april 12, 2010, through june 5, 2012, equipped with a cummins isx 15l engine and fan clutch assembly. Sheering of the fasteners used to mount the fan clutch mounting bracket to the front of the engine may lead to separation of the cooling fan, fan clutch and mounting bracket.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this occurs and cab is in the raised position, the separation could increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles. The recall began on august 10, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008.
Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 12007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Aug 2012.
11V500000Received 13 Oct 2011. 799 units.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan chassis (spartan), is recalling certain model year 2008 diamond, model year 2008-2009 furion along with model year 2011, model year 2010 furion r/t, model year 2007-2012 gladiator, model year 2008-2012 metrostar and model year 2012 spartan force emergency rescue transport vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control (ESC) manufactured from april 12, 2007, through september 30, 2011. The ESC module may cause the ESC system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the ESC. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008 option 5.
Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11026. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2011.

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Recall Register. 2012 Spartan Gladiator: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan/gladiator/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Marion Body Works Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Spartan Gladiator?: 15,418 units in 24 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Spartan Gladiator have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 69 recall campaigns for the Spartan Gladiator, model years 1986 to 2020. 24 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Spartan Gladiator open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.