NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Spartan Force Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Spartan Force 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 dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Spartan Force. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
NHTSA #12V579000Reported December 10, 2012 · Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12016.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.
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