Recall 13V-628: 2007 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2007 Spartan Diamond and 2 more
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Dec 18, 2013, covering about 37 vehicles.
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Diamond, model year 2006-2010 Gladiator, model year 2009-2010 Metrostar and one model year 2007 Advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured December 22, 2005, through October 13, 2010, and equipped with independent front suspensions (IFS) by Ridgewell Corporation. In the affected vehicles, welds on the IFS cradles may crack.
The risk
Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notification will be sent in January 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 13028.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V628000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Advantage | 2007 | All years |
| Spartan Diamond | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-628?
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Diamond, model year 2006-2010 Gladiator, model year 2009-2010 Metrostar and one model year 2007 Advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured December 22, 2005, through October 13, 2010, and equipped with independent front suspensions (IFS) by Ridgewell Corporation. In the affected vehicles, welds on the IFS cradles may crack.
How is recall 13V-628 fixed?
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notification will be sent in January 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 13028.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.