NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 Spartan ERV Star Series Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2005 Spartan ERV Star Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan ERV dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Spartan ERV Star Series. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #13V352000

Reported August 12, 2013 · Spartan ERV

Potentially affected: 159 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.

Safety consequence

If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Spartan ERV Star Series model years

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