NHTSA Recall 13V066000: Air bags and electrical system
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V066000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13-004 |
| Components | AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | February 28, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 23, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
Safety risk
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 13-004.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V066000
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.