NHTSA Recall 10V209000: Electronic stability control (esc)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 468 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan Diamond.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V209000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10010 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | May 14, 2010 |
| Owner notification | July 12, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator, metrostar, furion, and diamond fire apparatus and ambulance chassis manufactured from january 29, 2008 through january 25, 2010, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control systems (esc). In certain cases, the esc may inadvertently interpret vehicle instability, even though the vehicle may be stable, which would require intervention of brake activation to a selected wheel.
Safety risk
Inadvertent brake application to a selected wheel may cause the drive to try and over correct, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and authorized service centers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 5.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10010.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 10V209000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Diamond | 2008 |
| Spartan Furion | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 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.