Recall 10V209 affects 468 2008-2010 Spartan Metrostar, Diamond, Furion, and Gladiator vehicles for ESC brake activation. Repair is free at authorized Spartan service centers.
Spartan is recalling 468 2008-2010 Metrostar, Diamond, Furion, and Gladiator fire apparatus and ambulance chassis because the Meritor WABCO electronic stability control system can command braking at one wheel even when the vehicle is stable. That unexpected brake application can make the driver overcorrect and increase the risk of a crash; the Spartan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electronic stability control system on 2008-2010 Spartan Metrostar, Diamond, Furion, and Gladiator fire apparatus and ambulance chassis is built to help the driver keep the vehicle stable. It reads vehicle motion and steering information, then applies braking at an individual wheel when it detects a loss of stability. That brake action is supposed to help correct the vehicle path.
On affected chassis, the Meritor WABCO stability control system can read the situation wrong. It can interpret vehicle instability even when the vehicle is stable. When that happens, the system commands brake activation at a selected wheel without the driver's intent, which changes how the chassis responds.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is not described as a light, sound, smell, pedal change, or other symptom that an owner or driver gets before the stability control system intervenes.
Who's affected?
The scope spans Metrostar, Diamond, Furion, and Gladiator across the 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the electronic stability control system.
| 2009 Spartan Metrostar | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2008 Spartan Diamond | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2008 Spartan Metrostar | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2009 Spartan Furion | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2010 Spartan Metrostar | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2010 Spartan Furion | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2008 Spartan Furion | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2008 Spartan Gladiator | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2009 Spartan Gladiator | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2010 Spartan Gladiator | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 468 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unintended brake application at one wheel can make the vehicle pull off line. A startled driver can overcorrect, which increases the risk of a crash. If the vehicle pulls or brakes unevenly, slow down, stop in a safe place, and contact a Spartan service center. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Spartan Metrostar, Diamond, Furion, or Gladiator chassis is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice Spartan began sending on July 12, 2010, or call Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 if you never received it.
- Ask Spartan which authorized service center handles the free electronic-stability-control repair for recall number 10V209.
- Avoid driving conditions that trigger hard stability-control intervention until the repair is complete; the defect can apply brake force to a selected wheel when the chassis is stable.
What happens at the repair
At a Spartan authorized service center, a Spartan technician handles the recall repair for the Meritor WABCO electronic stability control system. The filing does not describe a specific part replacement, but the repair is tied to preventing the system from incorrectly reading vehicle instability and applying braking to a selected wheel. Spartan says authorized service centers perform the recall work free of charge. If service availability has to be confirmed for your chassis, ask the service center to match the VIN to campaign 10V209 before the vehicle is brought in.
Timeline
| May 14, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V209?
Recall 10V209 covers 468 2008-2010 Spartan Metrostar, Diamond, Furion, and Gladiator fire apparatus and ambulance chassis with Meritor WABCO electronic stability control systems. The system can misread a stable vehicle as unstable and apply braking to one selected wheel.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Spartan Metrostar, Diamond, Furion, or Gladiator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 10V209. If it is, contact Spartan or an authorized Spartan service center to arrange the ESC repair. Reference recall number 10V209 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Spartan said authorized service centers would perform the recall repair free of charge. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners, and Spartan listed 1-800-543-5008 as the owner contact number for this campaign.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended brake application to one selected wheel. That brake action can make the driver overcorrect and increase crash risk. Recall 10V209 does not include a do-not-drive order, but affected owners should arrange the free ESC repair.
When did Spartan start the recall repair?
Spartan began the safety recall on July 12, 2010. If your VIN is included and the repair was never completed, contact Spartan or an authorized Spartan service center and ask for recall 10V209 service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V209000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan customer service | 1-800-543-5008 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V209 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V209000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →