2003 Spartan Advantage recalls and problems
The 2003 Spartan Advantage has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Spartan dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Spartan Advantage vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Spartan Advantage recalls
Recall 18V-350: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
Recall 10V-052: Seat Belts
Problem: 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 belts sold to various vehicle alters. Certain seat belt anchorages fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: The seat belt may separate from the cab during a vehicle crash and fail to properly restrain the occupant. This may result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Spartan Advantage have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Spartan Advantage: 18V-350 (service brakes, air), 10V-052 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Spartan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Spartan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.