Recall 16V688000: 2004–2010 Spartan Gladiator
- Report received
- Sep 23, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Potentially affected
- 9vehicles
- Model years
- 2004–2010
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) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
Possible consequence
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2004 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2005 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2006 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.