- The problem
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 adv, dia, gld, and mtr fire truck cab and chassis vehicles manufactured between january 16, 2006 and august 10, 2009 and equipped with the rolltek supplemental side restraint system. The side air bags associated with the supplemental restraint system may inadvertently deploy due to fluid intrusion into the control modules.
- The risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bag could result in injury to out of position occupants and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Spartan is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify vehicles that may contain the defect. The affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about october 5, 2009. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-5008.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Spartan Adv Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Spartan Adv have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2009 for the air bags.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Adv year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Spartan Adv recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
- The risk
- Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Spartan Adv: every year compared
All Adv years2008 Spartan Adv vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Spartan Adv | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2008 Spartan K2 | 1 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Spartan Metrostar | 1 | 12 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Spartan Adv
Does the 2008 Spartan Adv have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Spartan Adv: air bags (September 2009); quick release valve (May 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Spartan Adv had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Spartan Adv a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Spartan Adv year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Spartan Adv has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data