NHTSA Recall 15V448000: Valve (tires)
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 212 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan Advantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V448000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15012 |
| Component | TIRES › VALVE |
| Report received | July 15, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
Safety risk
If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
Notes
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 15V448000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Advantage | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Spartan Diamond | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.