The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V688000·Announced 2016-09-23

Spartan Gladiator Fire Apparatus Recalled for Tiller Frame Crack Risk

Spartan Motors is recalling 2004-2010 Gladiator emergency response vehicles because the tiller frame may crack, potentially causing instability and injury.

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 (tiller frame cracking) that could lead to vehicle instability and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between November 18, 2004, and July 26, 2010. The recall involves a defect where the tiller frame may crack near the outriggers.

If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may become unstable, which increases the risk of injury to someone on the ladder. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and manufacturing dates.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement plates free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
9

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 (1)

  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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