2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
The 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, potentially affecting up to 4,040 vehicles.
Recall 19V674000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 1,746 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008....
View full details →Recall 19V338000 — EQUIPMENT
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
Consequence: If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number...
View full details →Recall 18V691000 — EQUIPMENT
| 923 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
View full details →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 18V206000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
Consequence: A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18012.
View full details →Recall 16V688000 — STRUCTURE
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
Consequence: If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
View full details →Recall 16V448000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured September 12, 2004, to September 30, 2015. The air brakes on these vehicles may have excessive actuation and release timing, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8" control line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 10V052000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 650 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR.
Safety Rating for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4S7-V5Z6R-07 — SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides instructions on installing spacers to resolve "cab clunking."
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- 1999 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2000 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2001 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2003 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR (current)
- 2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2006 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2007 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
- 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 0 complaints
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