NHTSA Recall 16V400000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V400000; Date: Jun. 3, 2016
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Metrostar
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 39
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured June 3, 2015, to March 16, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or hale products customer service center at 1-800-533-3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 16012.
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: Jun 10, 2016
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