2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR
The 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR 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 EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Recalls for the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR, potentially affecting up to 2,191 vehicles.
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 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 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR.
Safety Rating for the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN METROSTAR
- 1998 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 1999 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2000 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2001 SPARTAN METROSTAR (current)
- 2002 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2003 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2004 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2006 SPARTAN METROSTAR — 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