NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Spartan Advantage Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Spartan Advantage has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Spartan Advantage. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Spartan Advantage owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Spartan Advantage, describing incidents dated November 14, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10936242 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Loss of Air to the Air Brake System/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #18V350000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 309 vehicles
Repair completion: 3.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 18017 · Owners notified June 26, 2018 · Vehicles built May 30, 2001 – January 3, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Valve Stems may Rub on Brake Caliper
NHTSA #15V448000 · Tires — Valve · NHTSA notice
Reported July 15, 2015 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 212 vehicles
Repair completion: 27.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 15012 · Owners notified September 2, 2015 · Vehicles built January 18, 2007 – February 9, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
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 Advantage model years
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