2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR has 0 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety and mechanical systems in recall notifications. No consumer complaints have been formally registered.
There are multiple recalls affecting different systems on the 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, primarily involving braking, steering, suspension, and fire fighting equipment. These recalls address critical vehicle safety and operational defects.
Recalls- Front suspension and steering. Recall 19V523000 involves 234 vehicles where front shocks may separate from their mounts, potentially damaging the steering gear housing and causing power steering fluid leaks and loss of assist. Dealers will install new shock bolts and shims at no charge.
- Air brake system reservoir. Recall 19V828000 affects 94 vehicles with unprotected air pressure control lines that could cause sudden brake application if severed. Dealers will inspect and reroute control lines free of charge.
- Aerial equipment stability. Recall 19V338000 covers 45 vehicles where cracks in tiller frames can cause aerial device instability, risking device collapse. Dealers will inspect, repair, and reinforce affected parts free of charge.
- Air brake excessive timing. Recall 16V448000 for 38 vehicles addresses brake actuation and release timing issues that can increase stopping distances. Dealers will install a new control line free of charge.
- Brake release delay. Recall 18V932000 involves 138 vehicles where brake release delays prevent compliance with FMVSS 121, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reroute brake systems to fix the issue free of charge.
- Air brake reservoir control line. Recall 19V674000 impacts 1746 vehicles with unprotected pneumatic control lines risking sudden brake application. Dealers will inspect and reroute lines at no cost.
- Fire pump pressure relief valves. Recall 17V722000 affects 34 vehicles with corroded valve rings that reduce water pressure during firefighting. Remedy kits will be installed free of charge.
- Air brake pressure protection valve. Recall 18V350000 includes 309 vehicles that may lack pressure protection valves, risking air loss to brake systems. Dealers will inspect and install valves as needed free of charge.
- Battery positive cable wiring. Recall 18V440000 involves 865 vehicles where cable protective sleeves may become brittle causing chafing and arc risks, possibly leading to fire. Dealers will install brackets and replace damaged cables free of charge.
- EMS cabinet fasteners. Recall 18V691000 covers 923 vehicles with incorrect EMS cabinet fasteners that can release cabinets in a crash. Dealers will replace fasteners free of charge.
- Fire pump solenoid corrosion. Recall 18V424000 affects 1243 vehicles where solenoid corrosion can cause loss of water pump power, reducing firefighting capacity. Dealers will replace solenoids at no cost.
- Power steering pump. Recall 16V676000 involves 264 vehicles with steering pumps losing output power intermittently, reducing steering assist. Dealers will replace pumps free of charge.
- Front suspension ball joint. Recall 17V160000 affects 2783 vehicles where ball joints can loosen and separate, causing partial steering loss. Dealers will clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall ball joints free of charge.
- Supplemental park brake instructions. Recall 17V294000 involves 18 vehicles with incorrect directions for activating the park brake, raising rollaway risk. Dealers will supply new actuator knobs free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on safety systems may want to explore their state lemon law rights for potential remedies.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
8734
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
45 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
94 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.
Risk: 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.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
234 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
1746 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
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."
Risk: 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.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
138 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
1243 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
923 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
865 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
Risk: If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
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.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
34 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
18 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."
Risk: If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2783 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
38 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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 (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
264 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Risk: An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.