Recall 10V210000: 2006–2009 Spartan Gladiator and 2 other models
- Report received
- May 14, 2010
- Manufacturer
- Spartan chassis, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 58vehicles
- Model years
- 2006–2009
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
Possible consequence
A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2006 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2008 Spartan Metrostar1 complaints
- 2009 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.