Vehicle recall 13V352000 · August 12, 2013
2005-2012 Spartan ERV Star Series
The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
- Consequence
- If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
- 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
- 13V352000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2013
- Filed by
- Spartan ERV
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 159
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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