Recall 15V540000: 2012–2015 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model
- Report received
- Aug 25, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Potentially affected
- 696vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2015
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 USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.
Possible consequence
If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator0 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.