NHTSA Recall 10V181000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V181000; Date: May. 3, 2010
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Spartan Gladiator; 2008 Spartan Gladiator; 2009 Spartan Gladiator
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 167
Recall Summary:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator fire apparatus class 8 vehicles manufactured beginning August 21, 2007 through March 8, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Recall Notes:
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: May 19, 2010
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