Recall
Spartan Gladiator — 16V688000
NHTSA ID
16V688000
Make
Spartan
Model
Gladiator
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2016-09-23
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
9
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
Consequence
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.