Recall 15V448000: 2007–2015 Spartan Gladiator and 2 other models
- Report received
- Jul 15, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 212vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2015
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, 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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2008 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2009 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2010 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Advantage0 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Advantage1 complaints
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2007 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2008 Spartan Metrostar1 complaints
- 2009 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2010 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2015 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.