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2015 Spartan Metrostar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2015 Spartan Metrostar. 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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Recall campaigns

19 campaigns, newest first. 8,940 units in total.

  1. 19V828000Received . 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.

  2. 19V674000Received . 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: .

  3. 19V523000Received . 234 units.

    Suspension / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 19015. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 18V932000Received . 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: .

  5. 18V691000Received . 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: .

  6. 18V424000Received . 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. 18V350000Received . 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: .

  8. 17V722000Received . 34 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan will notify owners and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 17028.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 17028. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 17V294000Received . 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: .

  10. 16V676000Received . 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. 16V400000Received . 39 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles manufactured June 3, 2015, to March 16, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 16012.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 16012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 16V140000Received . 3 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured from November 18, 2014, through July 9, 2015. Under certain conditions, the fire-suppression-agent tank level pressure sensor may register an incorrect reading. This may result in the reading to indicate more agent (typically water or fire fighting foam) left in the tank than actually is.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the tank level system or supply a new sensor, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16003.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 16003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 15V746000Received . 23 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MetroStar Chassis cabs built for Emergency Response use and ILAV Chassis cabs for Department of Defense use, manufactured December 9, 2014 to June 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Marmon Herrington customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 15026. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 15V540000Received . 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: .

  15. 15V448000Received . 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: .

  16. 15V403000Received . 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: .

  17. 14V812000Received . 277 units.

    Steering / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14023. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  18. 14V747000Received . 1,059 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14021. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  19. 14V630000Received . 29 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19981
  2. 19991
  3. 20001
  4. 20013
  5. 20024
  6. 20033
  7. 20044
  8. 20055
  9. 20066
  10. 20077
  11. 200812
  12. 200915
  13. 201019
  14. 201115
  15. 201215
  16. 201321
  17. 201421
  18. 201519
  19. 201611
  20. 201713
  21. 201813
  22. 201914
  23. 20206

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2015 Spartan Metrostar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan/metrostar/2015/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

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NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
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Recall file through
30 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 2015 Spartan Metrostar?
8,940 units in 19 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Spartan Metrostar have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for the Spartan Metrostar, model years 1998 to 2020. 19 of them name the 2015 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Spartan Metrostar open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.