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2003 Spartan Metrostar 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 2003 Spartan Metrostar. 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.

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2003 Spartan Metrostar recalls, newest first

October 3, 2018NHTSA 18V691000923 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 29, 2018NHTSA 18V350000309 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

Summary
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
Components
Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank; Service brakes, air

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 5, 2010NHTSA 10V052000650 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
Spartan is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 advantage, barron, gladiator, metrostar, mountain star, and TR-1 fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured between February 27, 2003 and November 17, 2009 and belts sold to various vehicle alters. Certain seat belt anchorages fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence
The seat belt may separate from the cab during a vehicle crash and fail to properly restrain the occupant. This may result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Spartan Metrostar were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2003 Spartan Metrostar have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, air, seat belts. 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 2003 Spartan Metrostar 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 2003 Spartan Metrostar?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.