2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR has 0 complaints and 15 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to power steering, braking systems, and emergency equipment malfunctions based on recall data.
There are 15 recalls affecting various vehicle systems including suspension components, braking systems, steering assist, lighting, and emergency equipment. These recalls address defects that could impact vehicle safety and functionality.
- Front suspension separation. Recall 19V523000 affects 234 vehicles where front shocks may detach from upper mounts, possibly damaging the steering gear housing and causing a power steering fluid leak, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install new bolts and shims to fix this.
- Automatic tire chain air lines. Recall 19V828000 on 94 vehicles and recall 19V674000 on 1746 vehicles involve pneumatically-controlled tire chain systems with unprotected air pressure control lines that may sever and cause sudden air loss, triggering unexpected brake application. Dealers will reroute control lines for protection.
- Brake light malfunction. Recalls 18V654000 and 19V268000 cover 95 and 3 vehicles respectively with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without brake pedal application, confusing other drivers and raising crash risk. Dealers will replace the lights.
- Delayed brake release. Recall 18V932000 affects 138 vehicles with certain configurations causing delayed brake release, which may hinder vehicle movement and increase crash risk. Dealers will reroute brake system components for compliance.
- Pressure protection valve missing. Recall 18V350000 covers 309 vehicles possibly lacking a valve between the air reservoir and lubrication control module, risking air loss to brakes and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install the valve as necessary.
- Water pump pressure relief valve corrosion. Recall 17V722000 on 34 vehicles where corrosion of valve securing rings may reduce firefighting water pressure, potentially hindering fire suppression efforts. Remedy kits will be installed at no charge.
- EMS cabinet mounting fasteners. Recall 18V691000 affects 923 vehicles with incorrect size fasteners that may fail during crashes, causing cabinets to become projectiles and increase injury risk. Dealers will replace fasteners.
- Fire water pump solenoid corrosion. Recall 18V424000 involves 1243 vehicles where internal corrosion can cause power loss to the pump control module, reducing water pressure for firefighting. Replacement solenoids will be installed.
- Power steering pump failure. Recall 16V676000 on 264 vehicles records occasional loss of power steering pump output causing intermittent or reduced power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace pumps.
- Front suspension ball joint separation. Recall 17V160000 affecting 2783 vehicles involves loose ball joints on front suspension modules that can separate and cause partial steering loss. The joints will be removed, cleaned, reinstalled, and secured with thread locker free of charge.
- Incorrect supplemental park brake instructions. Recall 17V294000 covers 18 vehicles with SPBS actuation knob directions stating "Pull" instead of "Push," risking unintended vehicle roll. New control knobs with correct instructions will be provided.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving these safety defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting an attorney experienced in consumer protection law may help clarify options.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
13
Total Recalls
7884
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 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.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2017 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.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
3 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Precision Industries (Precision) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Emergency Vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2017 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.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
309 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
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.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
95 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2017 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.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.
2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR
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.