Spartan MetroStar 2017: EMS cabinets may become projectiles in crashes
Spartan is recalling 2017 MetroStar emergency vehicles with improperly sized mounting fasteners that could allow EMS cabinets to become projectiles during crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling certain 2017 MetroStar emergency vehicles because the mounting fasteners for EMS cabinets may be incorrect size. If the cabinets become loose in a crash, they could become projectiles and cause injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226358-spartan-metrostar-2017-ems-cabinets-may-become-projectiles-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226358-spartan-metrostar-2017-ems-cabinets-may-become-projectiles-in-crashes · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V691000
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“Spartan MetroStar 2017: EMS cabinets may become projectiles in crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226358-spartan-metrostar-2017-ems-cabinets-may-become-projectiles-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #18V691000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V691000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a crash, improperly sized mounting fasteners could allow EMS cabinets to become loose. If the cabinets break free from their mountings, they may become projectiles that could cause injury to occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Spartan MetroStar emergency vehicles are affected. Emergency vehicle operators face the highest risk due to potential crash scenarios.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017 Spartan MetroStar emergency vehicle. The recall covers models from 2001-2019, but the specific issue affects the 2017 model.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-5008 to have the incorrect fasteners replaced with the correct size.
What NHTSA says to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V691000 (March 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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