NHTSA Campaign Id 98V109000; Date: May. 20, 1998
The driver would not be able to read or clear these codes from the console.
1997 Spartan Gladiator; 1997 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator; 1997 Spartan Metro Star
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7
Vehicle description: fire truck chassis equipped with telma retarder and wabco version 'd' anti-lock brake system (abs). The abs test mode wiring was incorrectly wired through the console resulting in the inability to read and clear the blink codes on these fire trucks.
Dealers will perform a wiring change in the center console.
Owner notification began October 7, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 7, 1998
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