Vehicle recall 15V448000 · July 15, 2015
Spartan Advantage, Diamond and 2 more models
The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
- Consequence
- If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
- 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
- 15V448000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 15, 2015
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15012
- Owner notification
- September 2, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 212
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires › Valve
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 (2007-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Spartan Diamond (2007-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Spartan Gladiator (2007-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Spartan Metrostar (2007-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 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.