Vehicle recall 19V338000 · April 30, 2019
2004-2016 Spartan Gladiator
Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
- Consequence
- If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19007.
- 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
- 19V338000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 2019
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19007
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45
- 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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