How many recalls does the 2008 Spartan Amb have?

The 2008 Spartan Amb has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Spartan Amb has an open recall?

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2008 Spartan Amb Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Spartan Amb has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 193 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 09V433000 2009-11-02 117 affected

Defect

SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FIRE APPARATUS AND AMBULANCE CAB/CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 2, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC CM2150 AND ISL CM2150 MODEL DIESEL ENGINES. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE…

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE.

Remedy

SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE 09E-046. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357) OR SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - OPTION 1.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 09V417000 2009-10-23 76 affected

Defect

SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FUR AND AMB AMBULANCE APPARATUS CAB AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 10, 2007 AND OCTOBER 5, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH FRONT TURN SIGNALS SUPPLIED BY SOUND OFF SIGNAL. THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS DO NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…

Consequence

THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE REDUCED DUE TO INADEQUATE FRONT LIGHTING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT MAY CONTAIN THE NONCOMPLIANCE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BY SPARTAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR SPARTAN CHASSIS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-5008.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Spartan Amb as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.