No complaints are listed for the 2012 Spartan Diamond. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN DIAMOND.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2018-05-29. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 l (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-07-15. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
Consequence: If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-10-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured November 29, 2005, to June 19, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. Parts should be available in mid to late January 2015. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer s (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| STRUCTURE | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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10249131
Date: 2023-12-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design.
10153175
Date: 2019-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin amends the previously reported service bulletin that provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms. The amendment includes instructions on removing certain coatings and provi
10130756
Date: 2018-02-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides replacement instructions for compartment door switches that may become inoperative.
10130755
Date: 2018-02-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides inspection, and replacement, criteria for the replacement of a ladder rack switch that may be subject to water intrusion.
10124061
Date: 2017-05-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms.