- The problem
- Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
- The risk
- If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.
Visibility & wipers
2012 Spartan Gladiator Visibility problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2012 Spartan Gladiator's visibility & wipers with NHTSA. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Visibility recalls for the 2012 Spartan Gladiator
Visibility complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Spartan Gladiator visibility complaints by year
Gladiator visibility problems, every yearSource: 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