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1996 Spartan Fire TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Spartan Fire Truck, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Spartan Fire Truck has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1996 Spartan Fire Truck recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Springs: leaf spring assembly

Recall 01V-271 · Aug 27, 2001 · 49 vehicles

Risk. ABRUPT IMPACT WITH THE REAR TIRES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO VEER ACROSS THE ROAD AND IMPACT ONCOMING TRAFFIC, OR CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Spartan.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Fire Truck year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fire Truck median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fire Truck owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE MAKING LEFT HAND TURN FROM STANDING START BODY OF VEHICLE CAME DOWN ON TIRE ON RIGHT SIDE. DEALER DETERMINED LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN.*AK
Complaint 8012826 · Jun 27, 2002
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN FROM STANDING START BODY OF VEHICLE CAME DOWN ON TIRE. DEALER DETERMINED RIGHT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN.*AK
Complaint 8012817 · Jun 27, 2002

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