Spartan GLADIATOR

United States

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  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

  If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

  IF AN OWNER OR OPERATOR IS NOT WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY WILL NOT TAKE STEPS TO ADDRESS AND REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR THE SEVERITY OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.

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  TIRES:VALVEUS

  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.

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  SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMUS

  A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

  A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  VISIBILITY/WIPERUS

  If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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  AIR BAGSUS

  An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

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  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

  If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

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  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

  If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

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  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

  The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it to fall and strike and injure a bystander, become a road hazard, or startle the vehicle's driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

  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.

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  FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

  If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.

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  STEERING:LINKAGESUS

  If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

  The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  SEATSUS

  If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.

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  EQUIPMENTUS

  A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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  ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

  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.

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  EQUIPMENTUS

  If there is an incorrect reading of agent in the tank, it can increase the risk of injury to the fire fighter if the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent.

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  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

  If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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  EQUIPMENTUS

  A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

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  SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

  A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

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  EQUIPMENTUS

  If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

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  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

  An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

  An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

  If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

  UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

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  SERVICE BRAKESUS

  If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.

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  SERVICE BRAKESUS

  An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

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  SERVICE BRAKESUS

  An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

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  PARKING BRAKEUS

  If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  PARKING BRAKEUS

  If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

  If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  EQUIPMENTUS

  Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

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  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESUS

  If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

  Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

  A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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  VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICESUS

  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.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

  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.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

  If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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  EQUIPMENTUS

  If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.

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  STRUCTUREUS

  If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.

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  SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

  A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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  EQUIPMENTUS

  If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

  A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

  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.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATICUS

  SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANUS

  If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.

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  SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

  SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING THAT DOES MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 MAY RESULT IN LESS EFFICIENT BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING MOVED IN A TIMELY FASHION.

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  PARKING BRAKEUS

  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.

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  SEAT BELTSUS

  If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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  STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUIDUS

  If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

  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.

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  ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

  INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO TRY AND OVER CORRECT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

  THE TELL TALE FOR THE HIGH BEAM MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL DISTRACTION TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE ABS LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A MALFUNCTION OCCURS THEREFORE NOT ALERTING THE DRIVER. BOTH OF THESE CONSEQUENCES COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH.

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  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

  IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

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  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

  IF THIS OCCURS AND CAB IS IN THE RAISED POSITION, THE SEPARATION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYUS

  A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

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  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANUS

  If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.

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  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANUS

  If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.

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  STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMPUS

  An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Canada

• Spartan GLADIATOR2026-10-15

  PowertrainCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2025-09-08

  StructureCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2024-03-08

  ElectricalCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2023-09-15

  BrakesCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2023-03-30

  WheelsCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2023-03-09

  PowertrainCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2022-10-21

  SteeringCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2022-07-29

  ElectricalCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2022-05-26

  ElectricalCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2021-12-22

  Fuel SystemCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2021-12-07

  PowertrainCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2021-06-21

  OtherCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2021-05-28

  SteeringCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2021-05-27

  Fuel SystemCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2021-01-07

  Lights And InstrumentsCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2020-04-29

  BrakesCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2018-01-22

  ElectricalCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2016-09-19

  SteeringCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2015-07-14

  BrakesCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2015-06-26

  EngineCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-12-18

  SteeringCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-12-09

  EngineCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-11-25

  BrakesCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-10-21

  PowertrainCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-10-09

  Seats And RestraintsCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-08-22

  EngineCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-08-19

  PowertrainCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-06-05

  EngineCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2014-01-30

  EngineCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2013-12-13

  SuspensionCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2013-12-06

  Seats And RestraintsCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2013-06-26

  AirbagCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2013-02-27

  AirbagCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2012-12-19

  OtherCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2012-06-19

  EngineCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2011-10-28

  OtherCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2010-12-17

  SuspensionCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2010-10-18

  BrakesCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2010-05-13

  ElectricalCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2010-04-28

  EngineCA
• Spartan GLADIATOR2010-04-26

  Seats And RestraintsCA

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.