2008 Spartan Amb Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Spartan Amb. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Spartan Amb
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fire apparatus and ambulance cab/chassis manufactured between june 2, 2008 and september 2, 2009, equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit…
Remedy: Spartan is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. Please see 09e-046. The safety recall began on november 13, 2009. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or spartan chassis at…
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fur and amb ambulance apparatus cab and chassis manufactured between august 10, 2007 and october 5, 2009, equipped with front turn signals supplied by sound off signal. The front turn signals do not meet the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108,…
Remedy: Spartan is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify vehicles that may contain the noncompliance. The affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on november 13, 2009.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Spartan Amb. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Spartan Amb model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Spartan Amb model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Spartan Amb | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Spartan Amb | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Spartan Amb
How do I know if my 2008 Spartan Amb has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Spartan Amb; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Spartan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V417000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.