2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components and brake systems based on recall data. No direct complaints have been submitted by owners.
There are six recalls addressing various safety and mechanical systems affecting this vehicle. These recalls involve seat belts, air brake systems, and mounting hardware for emergency equipment.
Recalls- Seat belts anchorage. NHTSA recall 10V052000 affects 650 vehicles. Certain seat belt anchorages fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210 requirements. The seat belt may separate from the cab during a crash, risking occupant injury. Spartan will notify owners and repair the defect free of charge.
- Air brake control lines (Marion Body Works). Recall 19V828000 covers 94 vehicles with pneumatic automatic tire chain systems. Control lines may lack pressure protection, causing sudden air loss and unexpected brake application, increasing crash risk. Marion Body Works will inspect and reroute lines as needed free of charge.
- Air brake control lines (Spartan Motors). Recall 19V674000 impacts 1,746 vehicles with pneumatic automatic tire chain systems. Control lines are again vulnerable to severing without pressure protection, risking sudden air loss and unintended brake application. Spartan will inspect and reroute control lines free of charge.
- Pressure protection valve missing. Recall 18V350000 affects 309 vehicles lacking a pressure protection valve between the air reservoir and lubrication control module. Air line disconnection could cause loss of air to the brake system, elevating crash risk. Spartan will install the valve as necessary at no cost.
- Duplicate air brake system recall. Recall 18V350000 (duplicate entry) addresses the same missing pressure protection valve issue on 309 vehicles. The risk and remedy remain identical to the prior recall entry, with free repairs provided by Spartan.
- EMS cabinet mounting fasteners. Recall 18V691000 involves 923 vehicles where cabinet fasteners may be incorrectly sized. Cabinets can detach in a crash, becoming projectiles and increasing injury risk. Spartan will replace fasteners free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall-related defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Those dealing with safety-related recalls or issues should consider consulting legal resources for potential remedies.
2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR Summary
2005
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
3722
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2005 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.