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 seat belts issues. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of i.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2002 MetroStar, 2009 Gladiator, and 2013 Gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 13026.
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