2017 Spartan Metrostar recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2017 Spartan Metrostar. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Nov 19, 2019Crash risk2005–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2005–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.
19V828000 · 94 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Sep 23, 2019Crash risk2004–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2004–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V674000 · 2K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jul 12, 2019Crash risk2014–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
19V523000 · 234 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Apr 2, 2019Crash risk2017–2018 Spartan Metrostar — Exterior Lighting
Precision Industries (Precision) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Emergency Vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
19V268000 · 3 units · Precision Industries
- Dec 26, 2018Crash risk2011–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2011–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
18V932000 · 138 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Oct 3, 2018Crash risk2001–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2001–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
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.
18V691000 · 923 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 21, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2017–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Exterior Lighting
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.
18V654000 · 95 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 25, 2018Fire risk2009–2018 Spartan Gladiator, 2009–2018 Spartan Metrostar — Electrical System
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.
18V424000 · 1K units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2001–2018 Spartan Advantage, 2001–2018 Spartan Diamond, 2001–2018 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
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."
18V350000 · 309 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Nov 16, 2017Fire risk2014–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
17V722000 · 34 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 1, 2017Crash risk2008–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2008–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."
17V294000 · 18 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Mar 13, 2017Crash risk2011–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2018 Spartan K2, 2011–2018 Spartan K3 and 3 other models — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
17V160000 · 3K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 19, 2016Crash risk2010–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2017 Spartan K3, 2010–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Steering
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
16V676000 · 264 units · Spartan Motors USA