NHTSA recall 19V338000
Equipment
Spartan Gladiator
Reported Apr 30, 201945 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors USAMaker’s number 19007Built Jul 28, 2004 – Feb 18, 2016
The defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
The risk
If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19007.