2012–2013 Spartan Gladiator & 2012–2013 Spartan Metrostar + 2 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
💥 The risk
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V579000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 12016
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Chassis, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 36
- Component
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-543-5008
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 15, 2013
- Built
- Oct 1, 2012 – Oct 31, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign number is 12016.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.