NHTSA Recall 15V466000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V466000; Date: Jul. 27, 2015
The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it to fall and strike and injure a bystander, become a road hazard, or startle the vehicle's driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Spartan Gladiator; 2008 Spartan Gladiator; 2009 Spartan Gladiator; 2010 Spartan Gladiator; 2011 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Spartan Erv
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
Spartan erv (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2007, through June 10, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with aerial devices and the torque frames are susceptible to cracking.
How to Fix:
Spartan will njotify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by adding reinforcement sections for each side of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15013.
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: Oct 7, 2015
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