Ifs cradle welds may crack
Defect Summary
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 diamond, model year 2006-2010 gladiator, model year 2009-2010 metrostar and one model year 2007 advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured december 22, 2005, through october 13, 2010, and equipped with independent front suspensions (ifs) by ridgewell corporation. in the affected vehicles, welds on the ifs cradles may crack.
Safety Consequence
Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. an interim notification will be sent in january 2014. a second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 13028.
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FAQ: Recall 13V628000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V628000?
NHTSA recall 13V628000 was issued by Shyft Group on December 18, 2013. It addresses: Ifs cradle welds may crack. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V628000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13028. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.