NHTSA Recall 14V513000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V513000; Date: Aug. 20, 2014
A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2011 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2014 Spartan Metrostar
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 95
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by fire research corporation (frc). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.
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: Sep 29, 2014
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