Vehicle recall 09V352000 · September 14, 2009
Spartan GLD, DIA and 2 more models
The side air bags associated with the supplemental restraint system may inadvertently deploy due to fluid intrusion into the control modules.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 adv, dia, gld, and mtr fire truck cab and chassis vehicles manufactured between January 16, 2006 and August 10, 2009 and equipped with the rolltek supplemental side restraint system. The side air bags associated with the supplemental restraint system may inadvertently deploy due to fluid intrusion into the control modules.
- Consequence
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bag could result in injury to out of position occupants and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify vehicles that may contain the defect. The affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 5, 2009. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-5008.
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign number 09004.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V352000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 2009
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09004
- Owner notification
- October 5, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 239
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan ADV (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Spartan DIA (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Spartan GLD (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Spartan MTR (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.