Spartan Advantage recalls and problems
8 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Spartan Advantage by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Advantage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Advantage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Advantage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Advantage | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Advantage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Advantage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Advantage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Advantage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Advantage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Advantage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Advantage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Advantage | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Advantage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Advantage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Advantage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Advantage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Advantage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Advantage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Advantage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Spartan Advantage problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 |
All Spartan Advantage recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-350 | May 29, 2018 | 2001–2018 | Service Brakes, Air | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. |
| 15V-448 | Jul 15, 2015 | 2007–2015 | Tires | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 14V-623 | Oct 6, 2014 | 2006–2013 | Power Train | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 13V-628 | Dec 18, 2013 | 2007 | Suspension | Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. |
| 10V-210 | May 14, 2010 | 2007 | Suspension | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front… |
| 10V-052 | Feb 5, 2010 | 2000–2007 | Seat Belts | Spartan is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 advantage, barron, gladiator, metrostar, mountain star, and tr-1 fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured between february 27, 2003 and november 17, 2009 and… |
| 02V-004 | Sep 19, 2002 | 2001–2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and… |
| 02V-018 | Apr 15, 2002 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (Abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Spartan Advantage?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Spartan Advantage has the most reports (1). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Spartan Advantage have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Spartan Advantage model years 2000–2018.
What are the most common Spartan Advantage problems?
Owners report engine, tires problems most often.