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Spartan in the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.

NHTSA campaign 15V-540 · Reported August 25, 2015 · 696 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar
VEHICLES AFFECTED
696
REMEDY
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Spartan Motors USA reported a problem with the structure frame and members. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

WHAT TO DO

Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-540.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012–2015Spartan Gladiator
2012–2015Spartan Metrostar

What changed

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