3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Posted on: 1998-10-13
Description
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.
Consequence
The transmission could lock in a range and upshift/downshift would be restricted, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the wiring in these harnesses.
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).
DEFECT #2 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 1998-10-29
Description
Vehicle description: fire trucks. These vehicles did not have the do not shift display warning lamp installed in the light housing assembly.
Consequence
Without this lamp, there can be no positive lamp check upon selection of the master and ignition switch on and therefore no in-cab indication of a potential transmission fault.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a lamp in the lower left segment of the electrical panel.
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 spoartan 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).
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2010-02-22
Description
Spartan is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 advantage, barron, gladiator, metrostar, mountain star, and tr-1 fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured between february 27, 2003 and november 17, 2009 and belts sold to various vehicle alters. Certain seat belt anchorages fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
The seat belt may separate from the cab during a vehicle crash and fail to properly restrain the occupant. This may result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10005.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.