NHTSA Recall 15V540000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V540000; Date: Aug. 25, 2015
If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2014 Spartan Metrostar; 2015 Spartan Metrostar
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 696
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.
How to Fix:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy is available. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
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.
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