Spartan Fire Apparatus Chassis Recalled for Front Suspension Defect
Spartan Chassis is recalling certain 2006-2009 fire apparatus chassis because front suspension brackets may crack or separate, potentially impairing steering.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the front suspension that could lead to steering impairment and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Chassis, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 Spartan Advantage, Metrostar, Diamond, and Gladiator fire apparatus chassis. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 1, 2007, and April 15, 2010, and are equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by Ridewell Corporation.
The recall addresses a defect where bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack or separate from the main structure. This issue may occur because certain welds attaching the brackets were omitted during the manufacturing process. A complete separation of these brackets could cause steering impairment, which might result in a vehicle crash.
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 26, 2010. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-4277, Option 1, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR, ADVANTAGE, METROSTAR, DIAMOND
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Apparatus Chassis
- Affected units
- 58
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)
- GLADIATOR
- ADVANTAGE
- METROSTAR
- DIAMOND
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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