Does the 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator recalls

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

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator recalls, newest first

November 6, 1998NHTSA 98V28600039 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 20, 1998NHTSA 98V1090007 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Summary: Vehicle description: fire truck chassis equipped with telma retarder and wabco version 'd' anti-lock brake system (ABS). The ABS test mode wiring was incorrectly wired through the console resulting in the inability to read and clear the blink codes on these fire trucks.
Consequence: The driver would not be able to read or clear these codes from the console.
Remedy: Dealers will perform a wiring change in the center console.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 24, 1998NHTSA 98V077000477 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary: Vehicle description: fire trucks with occupant side entry doors. A difficulty in latching the side entry doors to the full closed position, and/or, the doors may release to the secondary latch position. Also loose rivets can cause the latch control mechanism to bind not allowing the door to latch properly when shut.
Consequence: The cab door could unlatch from its primary latch while the vehicle is in motion, allowing the door to open unassisted to the secondary latch position.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.