Recall 98V286000: 1993–1997 Spartan Metrostar and 1 other model
- Report received
- Nov 6, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Spartan motors, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 39vehicles
- Model years
- 1993–1998
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
Vehicle description: fire trucks. If the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 mph forward speed, the lock pin is actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn is completed because the lock pin is binding on the clamp plate surface.
Possible consequence
Engaging the lock pin in the lcmp plate hole at high forward speeds causes excessive wear in the lock pin and/or the clamp plate hole. Lane changes and other vehicle maneuvers will greatly increase contact frequency and causes wear, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1994 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 1995 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 1996 Spartan Gladiator1 complaints
- 1997 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 1998 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 1993 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 1994 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 1995 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 1996 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 1997 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.