2010 Spartan GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2010 Spartan Gladiator. It is covered by 29 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-350 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Spartan Gladiator has problems

0 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

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

29 recalls

2010 Spartan Gladiator 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.

54%repaired · 2021 Q1

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 19V-828 · Nov 19, 2019 · 94 vehicles · 51 repaired

Risk. Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2021 Q1

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 19V-674 · Sep 23, 2019 · 1,746 vehicles · 477 repaired

Risk. Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2020 Q3

Equipment

Recall 19V-338 · Apr 30, 2019 · 45 vehicles · 30 repaired

Risk. If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2020 Q1

Equipment

Recall 18V-691 · Oct 3, 2018 · 923 vehicles · 58 repaired

Risk. If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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45%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-440 · Jun 29, 2018 · 865 vehicles · 385 repaired

Risk. If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 18V-424 · Jun 25, 2018 · 1,243 vehicles · 452 repaired

Risk. A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

1%repaired · 2019 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 18V-350 · May 29, 2018 · 309 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2018 Q4

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 17V-351 · May 31, 2017 · 721 vehicles · 434 repaired

Risk. A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

44%repaired · 2018 Q3

Parking brake

Recall 17V-294 · May 1, 2017 · 18 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2018 Q1

Structure

Recall 16V-688 · Sep 23, 2016 · 9 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2018 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Recall 16V-676 · Sep 19, 2016 · 264 vehicles · 95 repaired

Risk. An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2017 Q4

Service brakes, air

Recall 16V-448 · Jun 20, 2016 · 38 vehicles · 32 repaired

Risk. If a longer distance is needed to stop the vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2018 Q1

Steering

Recall 15V-687 · Oct 21, 2015 · 2,038 vehicles · 614 repaired

Risk. If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

25%repaired · 2017 Q1

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 15V-547 · Sep 1, 2015 · 322 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2017 Q1

Structure: frame and members

Recall 15V-466 · Jul 27, 2015 · 29 vehicles · 25 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

21%repaired · 2016 Q4

Tires: valve

Recall 15V-448 · Jul 15, 2015 · 212 vehicles · 44 repaired

Risk. If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

44%repaired · 2016 Q4

Cooling system: fan

Recall 15V-403 · Jun 24, 2015 · 1,599 vehicles · 708 repaired

Risk. If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2016 Q1

Cooling system: fan

Recall 14V-664 · Oct 22, 2014 · 304 vehicles · 180 repaired

Risk. If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2016 Q2

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 14V-623 · Oct 6, 2014 · 389 vehicles · 198 repaired

Risk. If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2015 Q2

Cooling system: fan

Recall 14V-022 · Jan 28, 2014 · 480 vehicles · 268 repaired

Risk. If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2015 Q2

Suspension: front

Recall 13V-628 · Dec 18, 2013 · 37 vehicles · 37 repaired

Risk. Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 12V-279 · Jun 19, 2012 · 102 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS AND CAB IS IN THE RAISED POSITION, THE SEPARATION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 11V-500 · Oct 13, 2011 · 799 vehicles

Risk. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-425 · Aug 17, 2011 · 212 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 11V-240 · Apr 14, 2011 · 110 vehicles

Risk. THE TELL TALE FOR THE HIGH BEAM MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL DISTRACTION TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Slack adjusters: automatic

Recall 11V-187 · Mar 21, 2011 · 12 vehicles

Risk. SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 10V-245 · Jun 7, 2010 · 898 vehicles

Risk. SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING THAT DOES MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 MAY RESULT IN LESS EFFICIENT BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 10V-209 · May 14, 2010 · 468 vehicles

Risk. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO TRY AND OVER CORRECT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 10V-052 · Feb 5, 2010 · 650 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT.

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

2010 vs. every other Gladiator year

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