NHTSA Recall 09V352000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V352000; Date: Sep. 14, 2009
Inadvertent deployment of the air bag could result in injury to out of position occupants and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Spartan ADV; 2008 Spartan ADV; 2006 Spartan DIA; 2007 Spartan DIA; 2008 Spartan DIA; 2006 Spartan GLD; 2007 Spartan GLD; 2008 Spartan GLD; 2009 Spartan GLD; 2007 Spartan MTR; 2008 Spartan MTR; 2009 Spartan MTR
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 239
Recall Summary:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 adv, dia, gld, and mtr fire truck cab and chassis vehicles manufactured between January 16, 2006 and August 10, 2009 and equipped with the rolltek supplemental side restraint system. The side air bags associated with the supplemental restraint system may inadvertently deploy due to fluid intrusion into the control modules.
How to Fix:
Spartan is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify vehicles that may contain the defect. The affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 5, 2009. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-5008.
Recall Notes:
Spartan's recall campaign number 09004. Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 5, 2009
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