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#BS-2008-SPAAMB-2D20

2008 Spartan Amb

Based on reports from 0 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09V417000Nov 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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 SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," FOR LIGHT OUTPUT.

09V433000Nov 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Spartan Amb Model Years

20092008
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2008 Spartan Amb: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Spartan Amb?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Spartan Amb has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 2008 Spartan Amb reliable?
The 2008 Spartan Amb has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Spartan Amb problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Spartan Amb have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Spartan Amb has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Spartan Amb problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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