NHTSA Recall 10V052000: Anchorage (seat belts)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 650 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Spartan Advantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V052000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10005 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | February 5, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 2, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10005.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V052000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Advantage | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Spartan Barron | 2000, 2002 |
| Spartan Diamond | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Spartan Gladiator | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.