2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report manufacturing defects related to safety and vehicle operation based on recall data. There are no direct owner complaints on record.
There are six recalls affecting various systems including seat belts, front suspension, transmission cooling, and air brakes.
Recalls- Seat belts anchorage. Recall 10V052000 affects 650 vehicles due to seat belt anchorages that fail to meet federal safety standards. The defect may cause the seat belt to separate during a crash, increasing injury risk. Spartan will notify owners and repair the issue free of charge.
- Front suspension welds. Recall 10V210000 involves 58 vehicles with possible cracks or separations in bell crank support brackets on the suspension cradle. This may impair steering and lead to a crash. Repairs are provided free after owner notification.
- Front suspension weld cracking. Recall 13V628000 covers 37 vehicles with weld cracks on independent front suspension cradles. Cracking may cause steering difficulty and crash risk. Owners will be notified and repairs installed free of charge.
- Transmission fluid cooler. Recall 14V623000 includes 389 vehicles where the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing coolant to mix with transmission fluid. This can cause improper shifting and increase crash risk. Spartan will notify owners and install new coolers for free once parts are available.
- Air brake supply valve. Recall 18V350000 affects 309 vehicles missing a pressure protection valve between the air reservoir and lubrication module. Loss of air could occur if lines disconnect, compromising brakes and increasing crash risk. Repairs involve installing the valve at no cost to owners.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Those impacted should consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to their case.
2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND Summary
2006
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1443
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND
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.
2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND
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.
2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND
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.
2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND
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.
2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND
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.