SPARTAN 2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2005
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR vehicles due to equipment issues. If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
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