2007 SPARTAN METROSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 SPARTAN METROSTAR has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety components including brakes, seat belts, and transmission systems according to recall data. No specific complaints have been registered.
There are 8 recalls affecting the 2007 SPARTAN METROSTAR. These recalls focus on safety systems such as seat belts, air brakes, transmission cooling units, tires, and mounting hardware for emergency equipment. The recalls cover a range of vehicle systems that may impact occupant safety and vehicle operation.
- Seat belt anchorage defect. Recall 10V052000 affects 650 vehicles due to seat belt anchorages that do not meet federal safety standards. The belts may detach in a crash, risking injury. Spartan will repair affected vehicles free of charge.
- Valve stem rubbing. Recall 15V448000 involves 212 vehicles with front wheel valve stems that may rub against brake calipers, potentially causing tires to deflate suddenly and increasing crash risk. Inspections and replacements are provided at no cost.
- Transmission fluid cooler failure. Recall 14V623000 covers 389 vehicles where the transmission fluid cooler may fail, mixing coolant with transmission fluid. This can cause improper shifting and increase crash risk. Repairs will be made when parts become available.
- Air brake supply line pressure risk. Recalls 19V828000 and 19V674000 affect 94 and 1746 vehicles respectively. Pneumatic control lines for automatic tire chains may lack pressure protection. A severed line can cause sudden brake application, increasing crash risk. Vehicles will be inspected and rerouted as needed free of charge.
- Air pressure protection valve missing. Recall 18V350000 impacts 309 vehicles. Some lack a pressure protection valve between the air reservoir and lubrication control module, risking air loss to the brake system. Dealers will inspect and install valves where necessary.
- Emergency Medical Service cabinet fasteners. Recall 18V691000 affects 923 vehicles. Incorrect fasteners on EMS cabinets may allow them to detach during crashes, posing injury hazards. Spartan will replace fasteners at no cost.
Owners facing repeated issues with safety-related defects or outstanding recall repairs on the 2007 SPARTAN METROSTAR may want to explore their rights under applicable state lemon laws for potential remedies.
2007 SPARTAN METROSTAR Summary
2007
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
4323
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 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.
2007 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.
2007 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.
2007 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.
2007 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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 METROSTAR
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 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.