Vehicle recall 10V209000 · May 14, 2010
Spartan Furion, Gladiator and 2 more models
In certain cases, the ESC may inadvertently interpret vehicle instability, even though the vehicle may be stable, which would require intervention of brake activation to a…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator, metrostar, furion, and diamond fire apparatus and ambulance chassis manufactured from January 29, 2008 through January 25, 2010, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control systems (ESC). In certain cases, the ESC may inadvertently interpret vehicle instability, even though the vehicle may be stable, which would require intervention of brake activation to a selected wheel.
- Consequence
- Inadvertent brake application to a selected wheel may cause the drive to try and over correct, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners and authorized service centers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 5.
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign number is 10010.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
- 10V209000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2010
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10010
- Owner notification
- July 12, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 468
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Diamond (2008): 2008
- Spartan Furion (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Spartan Gladiator (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Spartan Metrostar (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
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.