NHTSA Recall 98V252000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V252000; Date: Oct. 7, 1998
The transmission could lock in a range and upshift/downshift would be restricted, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Spartan Advantage; 1999 Spartan Advantage; 1998 Spartan Baron; 1998 Spartan Gladiator; 1999 Spartan Gladiator; 1998 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator; 1998 Spartan Metro Star; 1999 Spartan Metro Star; 1998 Spartan Rapid Intervention; 1999 Spartan Rapid Intervention
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 169
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fire trucks. A defective electrical harness, part no. 200185, was used on these fire trucks, causing an inoperative 'check transmission light. ' there would be no in-cab indication of a transmission fault which could lead to an inoperative vehicle if not serviced according to the transmission failure codes.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the wiring in these harnesses.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 15, 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 1-800-722-3025. 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: Dec 15, 1998
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