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Model year

2016 Spartan Metrostar

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (11)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (17)
Recall campaigns covering this model year117,786 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Spartan Metrostar by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

11 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Spartan Metrostar

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Spartan Metrostar
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-828Nov 19, 2019Air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protectedBrakes94Inspection
19V-674Sep 23, 2019Air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protectedBrakes1,746Inspection
19V-523Jul 12, 2019Front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspensionSteering234Repair or modification
18V-932Dec 26, 2018Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor…Brakes138Repair or modification
18V-691Oct 3, 2018Mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their…Equipment923Part replacement
18V-424Jun 25, 2018Fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control moduleElectrical system1,243Part replacement
18V-350May 29, 2018Affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control moduleBrakes309Repair or modification
17V-722Nov 16, 2017Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing…Equipment34Repair or modification
17V-294May 1, 2017Directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."Brakes18Not stated
17V-160Mar 13, 2017Ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steeringSuspension2,783Repair or modification
16V-676Sep 19, 2016Affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power…Steering264Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Spartan Metrostar

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    17 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • TSB23-540-001 Dec 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket with improved bracke…
    • TSB23-260-001 Dec 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design.
    • CSB22-250-001A May 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin is about front suspension could experience a loss of dampening due to lower shock eye position and provides instructions to replace the lower shock mount and bolt. Revision to the previous bulletin released.
    • TSB21250003 Jul 28, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.
    • TSB20-210-001 Oct 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides instructions for replacing galvanized nuts identified as not meeting proper clamp load.
    • TSB19-330-003 May 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides a solution if the pump shift valve exhausts system air pressure when pilot pressure is reduced.
    • TSB17-110-001A Jan 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin amends the previously reported service bulletin that provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms. The amendment includes instruct…
    • TSB18-150-001 May 9, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides a solution for superficial cracking at the fascia seam and the main cab
    • TSB17-250-005A Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin amends a previously submitted service bulletin (TSB17-250-005 - Submitted on 9/1/2017) to include a different bracket used in different cab configurations. The previous service bulletin provided instructions on how to remedy or replace…
    • TSB18-810-001 Jan 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides a solution for conditions in the air bag system that cause the "SRS" lamp to illuminate
    • 4S7-D4E3L-09 Aug 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting bracket fasteners.
    • 4S7-F9U7P-06 May 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the door hinges on affected models of emergency response chassis cabs in the event the as built hinge deforms.
    • 4S7-L7F2K-04 Mar 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides instructions on how to improve clearance between the lower seat back and seat belt when the seat back is in the fully reclined position.
    • 4S7-V5Z6R-07 Jun 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides instructions on installing spacers to resolve "cab clunking."
    • 4S7-Q8A7D-07 Jun 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace the air conditioning condenser fans.
    • 4S7-H4R7D-12 Nov 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.
    • 4S7-K7R3A-07 Jun 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS TO SUPPLY INSTRUCTIONS ON INCREASE CLEARANCE BETWEEN EXHAUST TUBE AND CHASSIS CROSSMEMBERS
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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