Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V466000 Reported July 27, 2015

Cracks developing in torque frame

Spartan Erv · Structure · 29 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V466000
Manufacturer Campaign
15013
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
29
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 27, 2015
Completion Rate
96.15

Defect Summary

Spartan erv (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured from april 18, 2007, through june 10, 2015. the affected vehicles were built with aerial devices and the torque frames are susceptible to cracking.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Spartan will njotify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by adding reinforcement sections for each side of the frame, free of charge. the recall began on october 7, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 15013.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Spartan Erv dealer and reference recall ID 15V466000 or campaign 15013.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V466000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V466000?

NHTSA recall 15V466000 was issued by Spartan Erv on July 27, 2015. It addresses: Cracks developing in torque frame. The recall affects approximately 29 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Spartan Erv dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V466000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15013. 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.