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Campaign 10V052 Posted February 5, 2010 650 units

1998-2010 Spartan Chassis Recall 10V052: Seat Belt

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V052 covers 650 1998-2010 Spartan fire apparatus chassis cabs for crash-related seat belt anchorage separation. Repair is free at franchised Spartan dealers.

Spartan recall 10V052 covers 650 1998-2010 Metrostar, Gladiator, Barron, Diamond, and Advantage fire apparatus chassis cabs because certain seat belt anchorages do not meet federal seat belt anchorage requirements. In a crash, the belt can separate from the cab and fail to restrain the occupant, and the Spartan dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The front seat belt anchorage on these 1998-2010 Spartan fire apparatus chassis cabs is the mounting point that ties the seat belt hardware to the cab structure. In normal use, it holds the belt in the right position and gives the restraint system a solid place to load against during a hard stop or crash. The recall covers Metrostar, Gladiator, Barron, Diamond, and Advantage models.

On the affected chassis cabs, certain front seat belt anchorages do not meet the federal strength standard for seat belt assembly anchorages. That means the mounting point is not confirmed to hold the way the standard requires under load. If the anchorage moves or separates, the belt cannot restrain the seated person as designed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can latch and feel normal because the issue is in the anchorage strength, not in the buckle click or the webbing you can see.

Who's affected?

Spans five Spartan models across the 1998-2010 model years, all tied to the same seat belt anchorage component.

1999 Spartan Metrostar seat belt
1998 Spartan Gladiator seat belt
2004 Spartan Gladiator seat belt
2003 Spartan Gladiator seat belt
2002 Spartan Barron seat belt
Units affected650

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash, the seat belt can separate from the cab and fail to hold the occupant in place. That raises the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and ask the dealer about safe use before the appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 1998-2010 Spartan Advantage, Barron, Diamond, Gladiator, or Metrostar chassis is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for Spartan recall instructions before scheduling service, since the remedy status is not listed as available in this record.
  3. Call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 with questions and reference recall number 10V052.
  4. Schedule the free seat-belt anchorage repair that secures the belt to the cab once Spartan confirms service instructions.
  5. Bring the recall notice to the service visit if Spartan sent one.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Spartan technician repairs the affected seat belt anchorage condition on the cab so the belt anchorage meets the recall requirement. The recall repair is free once available. Spartan began owner notification on June 2, 2010, and the service desk should confirm the exact repair order before work begins because the remedy notice does not list a separate parts procedure or labor time.

Timeline

February 5, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
June 2, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V052?

Recall 10V052 covers 650 1998-2010 Spartan Advantage, Barron, Gladiator, Metrostar, Diamond fire apparatus chassis with front seat belt anchorages that fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210. In a crash, the seat belt can separate from the cab and fail to restrain the occupant.

What should I do if my 1998-2010 Spartan Metrostar, Gladiator, Barron, Diamond, or Advantage is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 10V052. If it is, contact a franchised Spartan service location or Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-4277, Option 1, and ask to schedule the free seat belt anchorage repair.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Spartan's recall remedy says the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on June 2, 2010.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is occupant restraint failure during a crash. If the front seat belt anchorage separates from the cab, the belt can fail to properly restrain the seat occupant, which can result in personal injury.

What if I bought this Spartan chassis used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Spartan chassis is included, then reference recall 10V052 when you contact Spartan or the service location.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V052000
Spartan customer service1-800-543-4277
NHTSA recall #10V052
NHTSA recall # (full)10V052000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →