Recall 13V066000: 2012–2013 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Feb 28, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 27vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2013
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 Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
Possible consequence
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.