SPARTAN 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR vehicles due to air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive issues. If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 Metro Star and Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. If damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400.
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