1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator
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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Electrical system: front underhood
Vehicle description: fire trucks. A defective electrical harness, part no. 200185, was used on these fire trucks, causing an inoperative 'check transmission light.' there would be no in-cab indication of a transmission fault which could lead to an inoperative vehicle if not serviced according to the transmission failure codes.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the wiring in these harnesses.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator. 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 Low Profile Gladiator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Spartan Low Profile Gladiator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator
How do I know if my 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 98V252000).
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.