SPARTAN ERV 2012 SPARTAN ERV STAR SERIES Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 SPARTAN ERV STAR SERIES
Brand
SPARTAN ERV
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Spartan ERV is recalling certain 2012 SPARTAN ERV STAR SERIES vehicles due to equipment issues. If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026