2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Safety Overview
The 2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 21 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank
- Equipment
- Parking brake
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for SPARTAN GLADIATOR owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Marion Body Works Inc.
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 19V828000: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spar...
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 19V674000: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor...
If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V338000: If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emerg...
If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V691000: If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar...
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V350000: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency res...
If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V294000: If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor dr...
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
NHTSA Recall 16V688000: If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Gladiator tractor-drawn ae...
If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V448000: If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Gladiator, and MetroStar e...
If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V547000: If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles manu...
The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it to fall and strike and injure a bystander, become a road hazard, or startle the vehicle's driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V466000: The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors, Inc.
If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V448000: If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors, Inc.
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V623000: If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emer...
If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.
NHTSA Recall 14V022000: If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc.
Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V628000: Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SPARTAN CHASSIS (SPARTAN), IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DIAMOND, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 FUR...
THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE BY THE ESC. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V500000: THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008, 2010, AND 2011 GLADIATOR, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 201...
SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V187000: SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR AND METROSTAR INCOMPLETE FIRE...
SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING THAT DOES MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 MAY RESULT IN LESS EFFICIENT BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING MOVED IN A TIMELY FASHION.
NHTSA Recall 10V245000: SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING THAT DOES MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, FURION, AND DIAMO...
INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO TRY AND OVER CORRECT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 10V209000: INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DI...
A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 10V210000: A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR FIRE APPARATUS CLASS 8 VEHICL...
UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
NHTSA Recall 10V181000: UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 ADVANTAGE, BARRON, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR...
THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
NHTSA Recall 10V052000: THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.