- The problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- The risk
- A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Spartan Advantage Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Spartan Advantage with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2018 for the reservoir / tank. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Advantage year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Spartan Advantage problems
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2001 Spartan Advantage recalls 3
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 certain model year 1998 through 2010 advantage, barron, gladiator, metrostar, mountain star, and tr-1 fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured between february 27, 2003 and november 17, 2009 and belts sold to various vehicle alters. Certain seat belt anchorages fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- The risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.
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1 complaints about the 2001 Spartan Advantage
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While traveling 30mph on dry road conditions passenger's side rear replacement spartan advantage tires, size 21560r16 with one hundred miles on them sidewall blewout, causing vehicle to be labeled as totaled. Please provide further details.*Ak
Spartan Advantage: every year compared
All Advantage years2001 Spartan Advantage vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Spartan Advantage | 1 | 3 | D | |
| 2001 Spartan Highlander | 5 | 0 | F | 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 2001 Spartan Advantage
Does the 2001 Spartan Advantage have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Spartan Advantage: reservoir / tank (May 2018); anchorage (February 2010); vehicle speed control (September 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Spartan Advantage?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Spartan Advantage had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 9, 2001 and the latest on October 9, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Spartan Advantage a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Spartan Advantage 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.
Which Spartan Advantage years have the most complaints?
2001 (1), 2015 (1). See every Spartan Advantage year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Spartan Advantage 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