2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most frequently mention issues related to safety equipment and vehicle components subject to recalls rather than general defects or failures.
There are seven recalls affecting the 2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE involving various systems including seat belts, front suspension, tires, transmission cooling, and air brakes.
Recalls- Seat belts front anchorage. Recall 10V052000 affects 650 vehicles due to seat belt anchorages failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210. The defect can cause seat belts to separate during a crash, risking injury. Spartan will repair affected vehicles free of charge starting June 2, 2010.
- Front suspension bell crank bracket. Recall 10V210000 involves 58 vehicles with suspension cradle welds that may be incomplete, causing bell crank support brackets to crack or separate. This can impair steering and increase crash risk. Repairs began May 26, 2010 at no cost to owners.
- Front suspension weld cracks. Recall 13V628000 covers 37 vehicles with weld cracks on independent front suspension cradles. Cracking can impair steering control raising crash risk. Owners will be notified for free repairs including weld reinforcement. Notifications started January 2014.
- Tire valve stems. Recall 15V448000 includes 212 vehicles where valve stems may rub on brake calipers, possibly causing sudden tire deflation. The defect raises crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace worn valve stems free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2015.
- Transmission fluid cooler. Recall 14V623000 affects 389 vehicles where cooler failure can allow engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid, resulting in improper shifting and crash risk. Spartan will install new coolers free of charge. Interim notices began November 2014 with repairs starting February 2015.
- Air brake pressure valve missing. Recall 18V350000 applies to 309 vehicles potentially missing a pressure protection valve between air reservoir and lubrication control module. Disconnection could cause air brake failure increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install the valve as needed at no cost. Recall began June 26, 2018.
- Air brake system compliance. The same recall 18V350000 also covers non-compliance with FMVSS 121 due to absent pressure protection valve. The defect can lead to loss of air brake pressure and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free inspections and valve installation as needed.
Owners with repeated repairs or ongoing safety-related defects may have rights under their state lemon law. Those with unresolved recall issues should consider consulting legal resources specific to consumer protection in vehicle safety matters.
2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE Summary
2007
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
1655
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
309 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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 to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
212 vehicles affected
TIRES:VALVE
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
389 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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.
Risk: If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
37 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Diamond, model year 2006-2010 Gladiator, model year 2009-2010 Metrostar and one model year 2007 Advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured December 22, 2005, through October 13, 2010, and equipped with independent front suspensions (IFS) by Ridgewell Corporation. In the affected vehicles, welds on the IFS cradles may crack.
Risk: Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
58 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS SUPPLIED BY RIDEWELL CORPORATION. BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPENSION CRADLE MAY CRACK, OR SEPARATE, FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE (CRADLE ASSEMBLY). CERTAIN WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING THE WELDMENT OPERATION OF THE SUSPENSION CRADLE.
Risk: A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
650 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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."
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.