Recall 18V206000: 2004–2007 Spartan Gladiator

Report received

Mar 29, 2018

Manufacturer

Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected

11vehicles

Model years

2004–2007

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 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

Possible consequence

A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18012.

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