What Spartan Gladiator owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Spartan Gladiator safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Spartan Gladiator complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SPARTAN FIRE TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V691000 (EQUIPMENT) AND 18V424000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE IF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE AND PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALLBACK TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
THE WIPER MOTOR ON A NEW FIRE APPARATUS FAILS DURING USE. THE WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN SIX MONTHS. LOCAL DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ENTIRE WIPER AND LINKAGE ONCE. THE SPARTAN GLADIATOR CHASSIS WAS PLACED IN SERVICE 11/2019 AND THE FIRST FAILURE WAS 2/6/20. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE NEXT FAILURE WAS 2/28/20. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ON 4/1 THE TRUCK WENT TO THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER WIPER MOTOR FOR A FAILURE. ON 6/18 THE TRUCK WENT OUT OF SERVICE AGAIN WITH A FAULTY WIPER MOTOR. THE FRONT LINE FIRE APPARATUS WILL BE OUT OF SERVICE FOR NEARLY A WEEK WAITING ON A NEW WIPER MOTOR. THERE IS NO APPARENT FIX FOR THE ISSUE OTHER THAN REPLACING THE WIPER MOTOR AS IT FAILS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE INSTALLED EXTREMELY CLOSE TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALSO VERY CLOSE TO THE STEERING SHAFT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket with improved bracket design.
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to properly install the RCM after shipped short due to a supplier shortage.
This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram. Revision to the previous bulletin released.
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.
This service bulletin provides instructions for resolving a potential "blank" fuel reading on the LMC panel.
NHTSA Campaign Number 19V-893 Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction / FMVSS 121 December 16, 2019
This service bulletin provides a solution if the pump shift valve exhausts system air pressure when pilot pressure is reduced.
This service bulletin amends the previously reported service bulletin that provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms. The amendment includes instructions on removing certain coatings and provides instruction on certain electrical components.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to proceed with receiving a remedy for a frame crack that may develop in the frame flange of certain emergency response vehicles.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to install a support bracket to secure wiring harness.
This service bulletin provides instructions on adding a protective sleeving to harnesses in the event the convoluted loom has broken down.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2023, owners most often name: electrical system, equipment, structure. 3 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
