Spartan Metrostar recalls and problems
49 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
49
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Spartan Metrostar by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Metrostar | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Metrostar | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Metrostar | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Metrostar | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Metrostar | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Metrostar | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Metrostar | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Metrostar | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Metrostar | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Metrostar | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Metrostar | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Metrostar | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Metrostar | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Metrostar | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Metrostar | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Metrostar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Metrostar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Metrostar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Metrostar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Metrostar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Metrostar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Spartan Metrostar problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 |
All Spartan Metrostar recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-203 | Apr 8, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Parking Brake | Marion Body Works Inc. |
| 20V-163 | Mar 20, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Parking Brake | SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. |
| 20V-138 | Mar 10, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Parking Brake | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. |
| 19V-925 | Dec 30, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes | Toyne Inc. |
| 19V-913 | Dec 20, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Air | SVI Trucks is recalling certain vehicles built on 2019 Spartan Emergency Response MetroStar chassis. |
| 19V-874 | Dec 10, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes | Marion Body Works Inc. |
| 19V-828 | Nov 19, 2019 | 2005–2020 | Service Brakes, Air | Marion Body Works Inc. |
| 19V-674 | Sep 23, 2019 | 2004–2020 | Service Brakes, Air | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. |
| 19V-523 | Jul 12, 2019 | 2014–2020 | Suspension, Steering | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. |
| 19V-360 | May 13, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. |
| 19V-268 | Apr 2, 2019 | 2017–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Precision Industries (Precision) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Emergency Vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. |
| 18V-932 | Dec 26, 2018 | 2011–2019 | Service Brakes, Air | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic… |
| 18V-691 | Oct 3, 2018 | 2001–2019 | Equipment | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. |
| 18V-654 | Sep 21, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Exterior Lighting | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. |
| 18V-647 | Sep 19, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. |
| 18V-424 | Jun 25, 2018 | 2009–2018 | Electrical System | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. |
| 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. |
| 17V-722 | Nov 16, 2017 | 2014–2017 | Equipment | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. |
| 17V-294 | May 1, 2017 | 2008–2017 | Parking Brake | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). |
| 17V-160 | Mar 13, 2017 | 2016–2017 | Suspension | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. |
| 16V-676 | Sep 19, 2016 | 2010–2017 | Steering | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31… |
| 16V-400 | Jun 3, 2016 | 2015 | Equipment | Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles manufactured June 3, 2015, to March 16, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in… |
| 16V-140 | Mar 8, 2016 | 2014–2015 | Equipment | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured from November 18, 2014, through July 9, 2015. |
| 15V-746 | Nov 10, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Power Train | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MetroStar Chassis cabs built for Emergency Response use and ILAV Chassis cabs for Department of Defense use, manufactured December 9, 2014 to June 3… |
| 15V-603 | Sep 28, 2015 | 2014 | Equipment | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a Hale Products K-Gearbox. |
| 15V-547 | Sep 1, 2015 | 2008–2010 | Visibility | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to August 6, 2010. |
| 15V-540 | Aug 25, 2015 | 2012–2015 | Structure | Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. |
| 15V-448 | Jul 15, 2015 | 2007–2015 | Tires | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 15V-403 | Jun 24, 2015 | 2010–2015 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 14V-812 | Dec 23, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Steering | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 14V-747 | Nov 24, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Service Brakes, Air | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 14V-630 | Oct 8, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Seats, Seat Belts | Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. |
| 14V-623 | Oct 6, 2014 | 2006–2013 | Power Train | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 14V-513 | Aug 20, 2014 | 2011, 2013–2014 | Equipment | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 14V-505 | Aug 18, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Fuel System, Diesel | Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. |
| 13V-628 | Dec 18, 2013 | 2009–2010 | Suspension | Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. |
| 13V-613 | Dec 6, 2013 | 2002 | Seat Belts | Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. |
| 13V-531 | Oct 25, 2013 | 2013 | Steering | Spartan Motors Inc. |
| 13V-266 | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013 | Air Bags, Electrical System | Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. |
| 13V-066 | Feb 28, 2013 | 2012–2013 | Air Bags, Electrical System | Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a… |
| 12V-579 | Dec 10, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Visibility/Wiper | Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. |
| 11V-500 | Oct 13, 2011 | 2008–2012 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Spartan chassis (Spartan), is recalling certain model year 2008 diamond, model year 2008-2009 furion along with model year 2011, model year 2010 furion r/t, model year 2007-2012 gladiator, model year 2008-2012 metrostar… |
| 11V-321 | Jun 13, 2011 | 2010–2011 | Air Bags | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 metrostar and model year 2010 gladiator fire apparatus chassis/cab, manufactured from april 9, 2010 through april 25, 2011 and equipped with rolltek supplemental… |
| 11V-240 | Apr 14, 2011 | 2010–2011 | Electrical System | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 furion, gladiator, and metrostar fire apparatus chassis/cab produced from april 8, 2010, through march 24, 2011. |
| 11V-187 | Mar 21, 2011 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Air | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 gladiator, as well as model year 2010 metrostar vehicles manufactured from march 4, 2009 through february 22, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack… |
| 10V-245 | Jun 7, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Service Brakes, Air | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator and metrostar incomplete fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured from november 14, 2008 through may 25, 2010, equipped with tandem rear axles and… |
| 10V-209 | May 14, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator, metrostar, furion, and diamond fire apparatus and ambulance chassis manufactured from january 29, 2008 through january 25, 2010, equipped with meritor… |
| 10V-210 | May 14, 2010 | 2008–2009 | 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 | 2000–2010 | 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Spartan Metrostar?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Spartan Metrostar has the most reports (1). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Spartan Metrostar have?
NHTSA lists 49 safety recalls covering Spartan Metrostar model years 2000–2020.
What are the most common Spartan Metrostar problems?
Owners report air bags, seat belts, unknown or other problems most often.