2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND
The 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, TIRES:VALVE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND, potentially affecting up to 1,219 vehicles.
Recall 18V350000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 309 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V350000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 309 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V448000 — TIRES:VALVE
| 212 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 14V623000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
| 389 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured November 29, 2005, to June 19, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.
Consequence: If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND.
Safety Rating for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND
Spartan Motors, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4S7-F9U7P-06 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN DIAMOND
- 2004 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2005 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2007 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2008 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND (current)
- 2010 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2011 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2012 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2013 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
- 2014 SPARTAN DIAMOND — 0 complaints
Other SPARTAN Models
- SPARTAN K3 — 28 total complaints
- SPARTAN K2 — 18 total complaints
- SPARTAN HIGHLANDER — 10 total complaints
- SPARTAN K224360-025 — 7 total complaints
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN MOTORHOME — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN CHASSIS — 4 total complaints
- SPARTAN EC 2000 — 4 total complaints