NHTSA Recall 12V579000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V579000; Date: Dec. 10, 2012
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Spartan Force; 2012 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan Metrostar-x
Component: Visibility/wiper
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 36
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gladiator, metro star, metro star-x, and force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge the safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 4.
Recall Notes:
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12016. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 15, 2013
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