Recall 11V425000: 2010–2011 Spartan Gladiator and 4 other models
- Report received
- Aug 17, 2011
- Manufacturer
- Spartan chassis, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 212vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2012
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 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models mm, k2, k3, bus, furion, gladiator, and metro star, manufactured from september 29, 2010, through june 20, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Possible consequence
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy
Spartan is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2012 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2011 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2012 Spartan K32 complaints
- 2010 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan MM0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan MM0 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.