NHTSA Recall 10V210000: Suspension: front
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan Advantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V210000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10011 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | May 14, 2010 |
| Owner notification | May 26, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
Safety risk
A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10011.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 10V210000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Advantage | 2007 |
| Spartan Diamond | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2008, 2009 |
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.