The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V206000·Announced 2018-03-29

Spartan Gladiator Recall for Front Axle Spindle Failure Risk

Spartan Motors is recalling 2004-2007 Gladiator emergency response vehicles because front axle spindles may crack and fail, potentially causing a wheel to separate.

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 (front axle spindle failure) that can cause wheel separation and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. The recall addresses a defect where inconsistent machining may cause fatigue cracks to develop over time in the front axle spindles.

This defect can lead to the failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle. A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18012. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Response
Hazard
Affected units
11

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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