Vehicle recall 13V266000 · June 26, 2013

Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar

Due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 Metro Star and Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. If damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy.
Consequence: If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V266000
Reported to NHTSA: June 26, 2013
Filed by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Owner notification: July 19, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 70
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive; Electrical system

Recall 13V266000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Spartan Gladiator (2013): 2013
Spartan Metrostar (2013): 2013

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