8Affected configurations shown696Potential units affected27.0%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2016-4
0.0%
2017-1
0.0%
2017-2
0.0%
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 15V540000
2015 SPARTAN METROSTAROpen vehicle record →2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOROpen vehicle record →2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOROpen vehicle record →2014 SPARTAN METROSTAROpen vehicle record →2013 SPARTAN METROSTAROpen vehicle record →2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOROpen vehicle record →2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOROpen vehicle record →2012 SPARTAN METROSTAROpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.