Spartan Fire Apparatus Recalled for Electronic Stability Control Defect
Spartan Chassis is recalling 468 model year 2008-2010 fire apparatus and ambulance chassis because the electronic stability control system may apply brakes incorrectly, potentially causing a crash.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (Electronic Stability Control) where the source text explicitly states the defect may result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Chassis, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Gladiator, Metrostar, Furion, and Diamond fire apparatus and ambulance chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between January 29, 2008, and January 25, 2010, and are equipped with Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems. A total of 468 vehicles are affected by this recall.
The defect involves the ESC system potentially misinterpreting vehicle stability. In certain cases, the system may detect instability even when the vehicle is stable, leading to inadvertent brake activation on a selected wheel. This unexpected brake application may cause the driver to overcorrect, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Spartan will notify owners, and authorized service centers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 5, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN METROSTAR, DIAMOND, FURION, GLADIATOR
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Affected units
- 468
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- METROSTAR
- DIAMOND
- FURION
- GLADIATOR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · SPARTAN
- HighShyft Recalls Spartan RV Chassis Vehicles Due to Brake Light Defect
NHTSA · 2026-05-08
- SevereSpartan RV chassis fuel filter hose can separate causing leak and stall
NHTSA · 2025-02-21
- Severe
- High
- Severe
Same manufacturer · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
See all →- HighSpartan Emergency Chassis Recalled for Wiper Motor Shaft Defect
NHTSA · 2012-12-10
- HighSpartan Recalls 2013 Motorhome Chassis Due to Brake Hose Damage Risk
NHTSA · 2012-12-06
- SevereSpartan Chassis Recalls 2008-2013 K2 and MM Motor Home Chassis
NHTSA · 2012-09-04
- High
- SevereSpartan Chassis Recalls 2012 K2 and MG Chassis for Brake Defect
NHTSA · 2012-03-23
Same hazard · vehicle crash
See all →- Severe
- Severe2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Electric School Bus Brake Recall
NHTSA · 2020-12-16
- High
- SevereChrysler Recalls Jeep Cherokee Power Transfer Units for Drive Loss Risk
NHTSA · 2020-06-11
- SevereSuzuki Recalls 2012-2013 SX4 Vehicles for Power Steering Pump Defect
NHTSA · 2018-11-14