Recall 15V448000 — TIRES:VALVE Defect in 2007-2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 212 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V448000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 212 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2007 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2007 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2008 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2008 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2009 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2009 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2010 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2010 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2011 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2011 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2012 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2012 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2013 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2013 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2014 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2014 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2015 SPARTAN DIAMOND, 2015 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE, 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
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Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
Safety Consequence
If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
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