NHTSA Recall 13V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V266000; Date: Jun. 26, 2013
If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Metrostar
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 70
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 metro star and gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. If damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy.
How to Fix:
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400.
Recall Notes:
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: Jul 19, 2013
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