No complaints are listed for the 2018 Spartan Gladiator. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN GLADIATOR.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
13 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 13.
Date: 2019-12-30. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain vehicles built on 2018-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Metro Star and Gladiator chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may require an extended distance in order to stop the vehicle.
Consequence: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy: Toyne will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2020. Owners may contact Toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-12-10. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
Remedy: Marion Body Works will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-11-19. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-09-23. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19017.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-07-12. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-05-13. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Syste (excerpt)
Consequence: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-12-26. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-10-03. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-09-21. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-06-29. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
Consequence: If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18020.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
14 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| AIR BAGS | 1 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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10249132
Date: 2023-12-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket with improved bracket design.
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.
10203393
Date: 2021-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.
10172397
Date: 2020-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin provides instructions for resolving a potential "blank" fuel reading on the LMC panel.
10169870
Date: 2020-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
NHTSA Campaign Number 19V-893 Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction / FMVSS 121 December 16, 2019
10161060
Date: 2019-05-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This service bulletin provides a solution if the pump shift valve exhausts system air pressure when pilot pressure is reduced.
10153174
Date: 2018-12-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to proceed with receiving a remedy for a frame crack that may develop in the frame flange of certain emergency response vehicles.
10152582
Date: 2018-11-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to install a support bracket to secure wiring harness.
10152580
Date: 2018-11-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin provides instructions on adding a protective sleeving to harnesses in the event the convoluted loom has broken down.
10141483
Date: 2018-05-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides a solution for superficial cracking at the fascia seam and the main cab