2018 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recalls (7)

Campaign:
17V403000 on 06/28/2017
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
11/10/2016 - 04/11/2017
Affected:
28
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 k3 and k4 motor home chassis and gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. these engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. the recall began on july 12, 2017. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 17015.
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.
Campaign:
18V350000 on 05/30/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
05/29/2001 - 01/02/2018
Affected:
309
Defect:
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:
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
18V350000 on 05/30/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir
Manufactured:
05/29/2001 - 01/02/2018
Affected:
309
Defect:
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:
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
18V424000 on 06/24/2018
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
06/03/2009 - 05/16/2018
Affected:
1,243
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
18V440000 on 07/01/2018
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
04/11/2010 - 06/04/2018
Affected:
865
Defect:
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:
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
18V654000 on 09/26/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Manufactured:
11/08/2017 - 05/02/2018
Affected:
95
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 spartan metrostar and gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence:
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18026.
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.
Campaign:
18V691000 on 10/08/2018
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
03/26/2000 - 08/12/2018
Affected:
365
Defect:
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:
If the ems cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
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.

2018 SPARTAN GLADIATOR TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
TSB18-810-001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This service bulletin provides a solution for conditions in the air bag system that cause the "srs" lamp to illuminate
Bulletin:
TSB18-170-001
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
This servivce bulletin provides a solution for a condition in which the radiator could develop a leak at the top of same.
Bulletin:
TSB18-160-001
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a leak that may occur in the hvac system.
Bulletin:
TSB18-150-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service bulletin provides a solution for superficial cracking at the fascia seam and the main cab
Bulletin:
TSB18-500-002
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This service bulletin provides instructions on adding a heat sleeve to cables/wiring in certain areas of the engine tunnel to mitigate a breakdown of the protective loom.

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