2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR has 0 complaints and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety system defects and mechanical component failures identified in recalls. The recalls affect multiple vehicle systems ranging from seat belts and brakes to electronic stability control and suspension.
There are 13 recalls addressing various system defects impacting safety and vehicle operation. These recalls cover components such as seat belts, electronic stability control, front suspension, tires, mirrors, transmission cooling, air brakes, equipment fasteners, and parking brake instructions.
- Seat belts anchorage. Recall 10V052000 affects 650 vehicles due to seat belt anchorages that fail FMVSS 210 standards. The defect may cause seat belts to separate from the cab during crashes, risking occupant injury. Spartan will notify owners and repair free of charge.
- Electronic stability control (ESC) malfunctions. Recalls 10V209000 and 11V500000 cover 468 and 799 vehicles respectively. ESC systems may apply brakes unnecessarily or misinterpret vehicle stability leading to overcorrection and crash risks. Repairs include reprogramming or control module replacement.
- Front suspension failures. Recall 10V210000 involves 58 vehicles with potential cracking or separation of bell crank support brackets due to missing welds. This may impair steering and increase crash risk. Spartan will perform free repairs.
- Tire valve stem wear. Recall 15V448000 covers 212 vehicles where valve stems can rub brake calipers causing sudden tire deflation and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected valve stems at no charge.
- Rearview mirror lens detachment. Recall 15V547000 affects 322 vehicles. Mirror lenses may fall due to vibration, impairing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install new mirror assemblies free of charge.
- Transmission fluid cooler failure. Recall 14V623000 impacts 389 vehicles. Cooler failure may allow engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid, causing improper shifting and crash risk. Parts availability delayed; repairs will be completed free of charge when available.
- Air brake system pressure protection missing. Recalls 18V350000, 19V674000, and 19V828000 affecting over 2,000 vehicles report missing or improperly routed air pressure control lines causing potential sudden loss of air and unexpected brake application, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and reroute or install protection valves free of charge.
- EMS cabinet mounting fasteners incorrect. Recall 18V691000 covers 923 vehicles where incorrect fasteners may allow cabinets to become projectiles during crashes. Dealers will replace fasteners free of charge.
- Parking brake actuation instructions incorrect. Recall 17V294000 involves 18 vehicles with SPBS instructions inaccurately stating to pull instead of push the actuation knob. This may cause improper parking brake application and vehicle roll risk. Owners will receive new control knobs with correct instructions.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety-related recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with these protections could assist in addressing unresolved concerns.
2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
12
Total Recalls
5988
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 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.
2008 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.
2008 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.
2008 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.
2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR
322 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to August 6, 2010. The affected vehicles have mirror lenses that may fall off due to vibration.
Risk: If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 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.
2008 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.
2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR
799 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
SPARTAN CHASSIS (SPARTAN), IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DIAMOND, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 FURION ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010 FURION R/T, MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 GLADIATOR, MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2012 SPARTAN FORCE EMERGENCY RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 12, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. THE ESC MODULE MAY CAUSE THE ESC SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN A PARTICULAR MANNER ON CERTAIN UNIQUE ROAD CONDITIONS AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION BY THE ESC MODULE.
Risk: THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE BY THE ESC. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR
468 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, FURION, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS AND AMBULANCE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC). IN CERTAIN CASES, THE ESC MAY INADVERTENTLY INTERPRET VEHICLE INSTABILITY, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY BE STABLE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE INTERVENTION OF BRAKE ACTIVATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL.
Risk: INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO TRY AND OVER CORRECT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
2008 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
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