NHTSA Recall 17V722000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V722000; Date: Nov. 16, 2017
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2016 Spartan Gladiator; 2017 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Metrostar; 2015 Spartan Metrostar; 2016 Spartan Metrostar; 2017 Spartan Metrostar
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 34
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 spartan gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners and hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 17028.
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: Dec 11, 2017
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