Vehicle recall 98V286000 · November 6, 1998
Spartan Gladiator, Metrostar and 3 more models
Vehicle description: fire trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: fire trucks. If the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 MPH forward speed, the lock pin is actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn is completed because the lock pin is binding on the clamp plate surface.
- Consequence
- Engaging the lock pin in the lcmp plate hole at high forward speeds causes excessive wear in the lock pin and/or the clamp plate hole. Lane changes and other vehicle maneuvers will greatly increase contact frequency and causes wear, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks.
- Notes
- Owner notification began August 16, 1999.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V286000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 1998
- Filed by
- SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 16, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Diamond (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Spartan Gladiator (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Spartan Metrostar (1993-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Monarch (1995): 1995
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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