NHTSA Recall 05V330000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V330000; Date: Jul. 22, 2005
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Spartan Rm-2242; 1999 Spartan Rm-2242
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 0
Recall Summary:
On certain fire trucks equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or spartan at 517-543-6400.
Recall Notes:
Spartan recall no. Spec 05027. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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