Vehicle recall 10V210000 · May 14, 2010
Spartan Gladiator, Diamond and 2 more models
Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from January 1, 2007 through April 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
- Consequence
- A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign number is 10011.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
- 10V210000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2010
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10011
- Owner notification
- May 26, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 58
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Advantage (2007): 2007
- Spartan Diamond (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Spartan Gladiator (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Spartan Metrostar (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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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.